Full-Time
Head of Supply Chain
Vital Bio
201-500 employees
Desktop-based automated point-of-care blood testing platform
Compensation Overview
CA$160k - CA$190k/yr
Oakville, ON, Canada
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- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on medical devices, diagnostics, or high-tech manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier and inventory management, planning, logistics and distribution and NPI activities in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (MISys or similar), inventory management, and production planning.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP) and audit preparedness.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that support Vital Bio’s growth, new product introduction (NPI), and operational excellence objectives.
- Oversee supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management for NPI and ongoing production, including authoring and managing supplier-related change controls.
- Establish and manage master data and systems (e.g., MISys) to support new product development, design transfer, and ongoing manufacturing needs.
- Lead planning and execution of prototype procurement and assembly, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement by defining and implementing enhancements to supply chain processes, leveraging data and best practices to increase efficiency, quality, and compliance.
- Responsible for achieving target CoGs for consumable and instrument products through a combination of sourcing, procurement and inventory strategies.
- Develop and maintain inventory strategies, ensuring optimal levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production and minimize carrying costs.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting performance evaluations, managing lead times, and resolving quality, delivery, or pricing issues.
- Coordinate demand planning, production scheduling, and capacity planning in collaboration with internal teams to maximize resource utilization and meet business goals.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness by maintaining accurate documentation, managing change controls, and working closely with QA and compliance teams.
- Implement warehousing and logistics operations, including inbound/outbound freight, warehouse and inventory setup and management.
- Mentor and develop supply chain team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Act as a key partner to R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure supply chain strategies align with product and business objectives.
- Experience launching new products and supporting design transfer in a medical device or diagnostics setting.
- Background in managing CDMOs and outsourced manufacturing
- Previous experience with selecting and implementing scalable ERP systems
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency with advanced analytics, KPI dashboards, and supply chain digitalization.
- Experience managing global supply chains and third-party logistics partners.
- An appreciation for puns and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset!
Vital Bio (VitalOne) is a health-tech company that makes a desktop-sized, automated point-of-care diagnostics platform. It performs 50+ lab-grade tests from 600 microliters of blood in about 20 minutes, enabling testing, diagnosis, and treatment within a single visit for settings like primary care clinics, pharmacies, and in-home care. The system combines microfluidics, robotics, computer vision, and biochemistry to run hematology, clinical chemistry, and immunoassays in parallel, with under 30 seconds of hands-on time and a patient app for result tracking. Unlike traditional centralized labs or smaller POCT devices, Vital One covers roughly 95% of routine lab orders and aims to reduce delays and improve accessibility, pursuing a goal of making diagnostics readily available where patients receive care.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$48M
Headquarters
Mississauga, Canada
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Point-of-care testing closes care gaps by enabling test-diagnose-treat in single visit.[2]
- $62 million raised through September 2024 from top-tier investors including Sam Altman.[3]
- Global expansion to Boston, San Francisco, and Portugal accelerates market penetration beyond Canada.[1]
What critics are saying
- VitalOne lacks FDA clearance as of April 2026, blocking US market entry entirely.[2]
- Established competitors like Abbott i-STAT Alinity dominate POC testing with proven reimbursement.[1]
- No product revenue by mid-2026 despite $62M raised suggests unsustainable burn rate trajectory.[1]
What makes Vital Bio unique
- VitalOne performs 50+ lab-grade tests from 600 microliters blood in 20 minutes.[2][3]
- Proprietary centrifugal microfluidics platform with computer vision quality control embedded throughout.[5]
- Desktop device requires less than 30 seconds hands-on time for clinical staff operation.[1]
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