Social network you want to login/join with:Senior Director, Supply Chain Services. Dublin or Cork, IrelandClient:Alexion PharmaceuticalsLocation:IrelandJob Category:OtherEU work permit required:YesJob Reference:06f742c2d319Job Views:18Posted:03.03.2025Expiry Date:17.04.2025Job Description:Alexion has a bold ambition to become the leading global rare disease company by 2027, expanding its reach to over 100 countries and introducing five new medicines by 2030. The Head of Supply Chain Services will orchestrate initiatives across brand and geographic expansion, global artwork, product traceability & security, Supply chain GXP compliance, and inventory compliance domains. This role is critical in encouraging an outstanding patient experience as part of the Global Supply Chain & Strategy team. The incumbent will lead efforts to establish master data governance and improve supply chain analytics capabilities, driving operational excellence through speed, agility, and innovation.AccountabilitiesSupply chain analytics COE: Structure the team to architect and implement a comprehensive business intelligence strategy to support the organization’s goals, ensuring that data-driven insights and informed decision making.Master Data: Oversee governance, stewardship, and maintenance of crucial data elements, particularly in planning and manufacturing, ensuring alignment with SAP and OMP standards.Launch Execution: Ensure successful launch of commercial brands into new geographies.Artwork Management: Coordinate the artwork management team, implementation of new artwork supporting launches and changes whilst ensuring compliance.End to End Labelling governance: Partner with senior stakeholders from regulatory and quality functions to monitor and optimize the labelling process to ensure uninterrupted supply of compliant product to patients.Serialization & Traceability: Ensure via the serialization program that Alexion business processes are in place to deliver on market/regional compliance to falsified medicines directives and that Alexion brands conform to AstraZeneca standards through harmonization of security features.Supply Chain Product Security: Adopt & deploy the AstraZeneca Supply chain Product Security framework (governance, risk management & assurance) within Alexion operations.Business continuity planning and Quality risk management: Oversee the development of Business continuity plans & product lifecycle risks for Global Supply Chain & Strategy to build a resilient and audit-ready supply chain.GSC&S function achieve the targets from a Compliance perspective, from GxP, Training & SOP’s. Ensure that inventory compliance team practices are fully SOX compliant.Build a High Performing Organization by ensuring the development, availability of talent and succession plans.Maintain a Culture of integrity and inclusion within the team ensuring team members feel valued for their diversity and contribution to Alexion.Minimum QualificationsMin. 10 yrs experience of leadership roles within pharmaceutical supply chain, preferably encompassing the areas of NPI, Artwork, Serialization, Master data & Inventory compliance.Experience in re-engineering supply chain processes and project management.Consistent record of lean practices implementation.Knowledge of cGMP and GDP applications.Experience in cross-functional NPI and launch processes.Understanding and experience in master data management and governance.Ability to lead high-performing teams in global supply chain roles.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with VP-level executives.Desirable QualificationsA qualification in Supply Chain at APICS/ Master’s degree level.Ready to make an impact? Apply now!Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
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