Director – Franchise Lead Supply Chain

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

Brief Description:

• The Supply Chain Director Franchise lead has responsibility for the performance and supply of a portfolio of commercial Jazz brands. This includes brands manufactured in our internal network as well as through our external network of CMOs.
• This role will build cross functional relationships and will lead/support matrix teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• This role will define the supply strategy for brands through to a tactical operational plan that will be executed by the Operational teams.
• This role will drive scenario planning, risk assessment and mitigation plans in alignment with broader tech ops and corporate priorities   

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director Global Supply Chain Network Planning
• Responsible for overseeing and managing the end to end supply chain for a Franchise portfolio of Jazz products
• Role covers all aspects of planning, procurement, distribution in compliance with applicable GxP and other regulations
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management on qualified ERP systems eg SAP.
• Responsible for Commercial brand supply continuity
• Responsible for the accurate execution of Procurement/planning activities on SAP
• Translate the product supply strategy through to tactical execution
• Develop supply scenarios and responses to local/global events
• Responsible for Commercial brand scorecard and performance metrics
• Agree strategy and Manage inventory across the manufacturing and supply network
• Ensure compliance across all aspects of SC scope – regulatory, quality, finance, trade etc

• Lead the Franchise planning team to execute the tactical plans based on agreed strategy   

• Responsible for planning and supply of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished goods for portfolio of Jazz products
• Supports the Tech Ops relationship management for key supply chain vendors
• Lead the implementation of Supply Chain systems and processes to manage the supply of all products including controlled drug product for patients 
• Lead the planning and scheduling of product with partners, ensuring timely supply of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required
• Manage performance, relationships and improvements with supply chain manufacturing and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor and record, using appropriate systems, usage of critical raw materials, API/drug substance and finished products and ensuring accuracy of information to assist with supply chain decision making
• Manage the relationship with commercial partners and other functions to understand and obtain demand forecasts
• Develop and lead the S&OP, MRP and other supply management processes implementation to ensure patient supply
• Responsible for supply chain compliance with GxP, trade, financial and other regulations to ensure continued patient supply
• Identify, contribute to and lead projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, QA, RA, Finance etc) as required to achieve supply chain objectives
• Lead other Supply Chain projects as identified and required.
• Demonstrate Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding and experience in GMP pharmaceutical supply chain management
• Strong knowledge and experience of using ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of product serialization implementation and operations
• High level of customer orientation/understanding
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence internal and external constituents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to prepare and deliver reports to Senior Management
• Accountable to meet goals and objectives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong people skills and supportive of Jazz values

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits