At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and execute product launch activities for innovative medicines in a dynamic biotech environment.
- Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in biotechnology focused on transformative medicines.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month contract with potential for career advancement in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a real impact on patients' lives through groundbreaking therapies.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain management and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Commercial Supply Chain Senior Manager, 12-months Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Type of Role: Contract position, Inside IR35
Contract length: 12 months
Location: Hybrid, 3 days on site in Paddington, London (2 days WFH)
Department: Commercial Supply Chain
Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
General Summary: The Commercial Supply Chain Senior Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing product launch readiness activities for Vertex’s commercial products in the international region. This role focuses on executing launch activities from activation of the final launch strategy and change controls through to delivery to destination markets, across supply archetypes such as dedicated pack, late-stage customization, and named patient supply. The role works cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, Packaging Engineering, Artwork, Quality, Production Planning, CMOs, Distribution Quality, 3PLs, Demand Planning, and Logistics, and supports the Product and Launch Leads. Supporting and coordinating end-to-end Supply Chain launch, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement projects to optimize launch readiness and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of timelines and KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Launch Management, Launch Execution: Support execution of New Product Launch (NPL) and Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects across the international supply chain.
- Lead and support activities to achieve supply readiness aligned with product launch timelines across various product modalities and new markets.
- Manage the delivery of key launch strategies and milestones through an established end-to-end launch process.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, and Logistics to ensure successful product launches.
- Oversee dedicated pack readiness and manage exemptions for late-stage customization and Named Patient Supply (NPS).
- Actively track and manage launch project plans, change controls, and status updates, addressing risks to ensure timely execution.
- Provide regular progress updates and communications to Product Leads, management, and key stakeholders through established forums.
- Support the Product Management team to maintain and update quality-assurance-related documentation, including change controls, deviations, and CAPAs, where required.
- Continuous improvement: Drive enhancements in end-to-end supply chain launch readiness processes and controls.
- Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency of new product launches, pack readiness, and country-specific expansions.
- Align with internal project management forums to ensure consistency in continuous improvement strategies.
Commercial Supply Chain Senior Manager, 12-month contract employer: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a flexible hybrid working model, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, while also providing ample opportunities for career advancement in the dynamic field of tax compliance.
