Summary

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  Manage ARIAD’s global supply chain to support global clinical studies to ensure supply and demand are in balance
  
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with partners, contract manufacturers (CMO), suppliers, and internal ARIAD teams to ensure production timelines are met
  
• Work closely with the distributor, logistics providers and clinical research organization (CRO) to ensure clinical materials are delivered to sites as planned under the proper temperature conditions
  
• Communicate changes to the plan to all parties to ensure everyone is working towards the same revised goal/plan
  
• Develop and implement operating procedures and metrics to measure and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ARIAD’s operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the supply chain operations with CMOs, suppliers, partners, and internal ARIAD teams to ensure supply is available as planned to meet global demand requirements
  
• Ensure all external suppliers and internal teams meet GMP, GCP and other regulatory requirements and guidelines
  
• Work with external parties to manage the importation process to support ARIAD’s global clinical network
  
• Develop, communicate and implement contingency plans for unplanned events
  
• Lead and demonstrate influence across cross functional teams, partners, and global vendors/suppliers
  
• Analyze and translate data into actionable recommendations to improvement the process
  
• Review supply chain invoices against approved quotations and resolve any discrepancies with the vendors in a timely manner

Requirements

• 10+ years in supply chain arena
  
• 5+ years managerial experience or equivalent
  
• Experience working effectively with international suppliers and distributors
  
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and meeting country specific regulatory needs
  
• Demonstrated evidence of analytical, planning and execution capability
  
• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  
• Bachelors degree