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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Directeur / Directrice Supply Chain

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 higher-education qualification from an engineering school or business school, or pharmacist qualification with specialization in Supply Chain or Management.
  • At least 10 to 15 years of successful Supply Chain experience, including significant leadership or director-level experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Proven mastery of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), France's multichannel logistics specifics, and management of logistics depositaries (3PL).
  • Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and awareness of French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) requirements, with the ability to work under the authority of the responsible pharmacist.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop operational teams in customer service and logistics, and influence senior stakeholders in a complex international matrix environment.
  • Excellent written and spoken French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to defining and implementing the strategic roadmap of the Finance, Transformation and Business Services function, and ensure end-to-end Supply Chain operations performance for Roche Pharma France.
  • Lead a 15-person team across logistics and supply, including planning, procurement, 3PL provider oversight, and customer service; oversee operational governance of Supply Chain activities delegated to the Shared Services Center (SSC).
  • Lead the subsidiary's S&OP process and collaborate with Global Supply Chain to secure supply of current products and prepare strategically for future launches.
  • Manage secure distribution across healthcare facilities, wholesalers, and specific flows to the DROM-COM, including export, air and sea freight, and cold-chain maintenance; ensure service levels and optimize demand and inventory management.
  • Negotiate with the logistics depositary; manage operational performance against service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), negotiate the contract, and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Coordinate operational implementation of Good Distribution Practices in close collaboration with the responsible pharmacist and in accordance with that pharmacist's authority; ensure compliance with French regulations on stock and prevention and management of shortages in coordination with Quality Assurance.
  • Partner with Regional Market Access teams, Integrated Squad Leaders responsible for products, and Finance to align Supply Chain strategy with commercial priorities and field realities.
  • Oversee transactional activities assigned to the SSC, including order management and first-level customer support; define and monitor SLAs and KPIs, ensure execution quality, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives between the subsidiary and the service center.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop the team of 15, fostering continuous improvement, accountability, agility, and an inclusive workplace.

About the Company

Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1896

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