Director/Senior Director, Supply Chain

Priovant Therapeutics is committed to developing therapies that address high unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. The Director/Senior Director, Supply Chain will further this mission by managing worldwide clinical distribution for our late-stage programs and preparing the commercial supply chain for the anticipated launch. The successful candidate will directly manage packaging, labeling, and distribution operations at external sites, and develop commercial distribution plans for our rare disease portfolio.

The Director/Senior Director, Supply Chain reports to the SVP, CMC. The position is fully remote, with periodic travel to meet with the team in the Durham, NC office required.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the clinical supply chain for solid oral and topical development programs and formulate commercial supply strategies that ensure readiness for product launch.
• Directly manage packaging, labeling, and distribution at external manufacturing and logistics partners, driving engagement to meet overall program goals.
• Work with the project team and external partners to establish and communicate aggressive but realistic timelines for drug availability.
• React with adaptability and exhibit ownership in the face of timeline pressure and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with commercial and regulatory partners to establish appropriate label content and packaging designs.
• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer and other stakeholders to develop demand plans and an end-to-end commercial forecast for all manufacturing stages.
• Manage drug movements and assist in understanding and fulfilling worldwide import requirements.
• Contribute to commercial supply agreement negotiations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in a scientific or business discipline, with at least 10 years of supply chain experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with commercial forecasting and inventory management, with commercial launch planning and execution experience strongly preferred.
• Top-tier expertise in managing clinical supply chains, with a proven track record in working successfully with integrated CDMO partners.
• Broad knowledge of logistical and regulatory considerations that may impact global movements of clinical and commercial supplies, including import licenses, shipping logistics, and customs clearance.
• Experience in using and guiding configuration of IRT and ERP software.
• Solid overall understanding of the development of oral dosage forms, pharmaceutical quality systems, and regulatory guidance applicable to the manufacturing and labeling of finished drug product.
• Ability to participate in complex commercial supply chain negotiations.
• Desire to contribute leadership, independent judgement, and an enthusiastic attitude to our fast-paced and dynamic environment.