Senior Director, Supply Chain Services. Dublin or Cork

Alexion has a bold ambition to become the leading global rare disease company by 2027, expanding its reach to over 100 countries and introducing five new medicines by 2030. The Head of Supply Chain Services will orchestrate initiatives across brand and geographic expansion, global artwork, product traceability & security, Supply chain GXP compliance, and inventory compliance domains. This role is critical in encouraging an outstanding patient experience as part of the Global Supply Chain & Strategy team. The incumbent will lead efforts to establish master data governance and improve supply chain analytics capabilities, driving operational excellence through speed, agility, and innovation.

Accountabilities

• Supply chain analytics COE: Structure the team to architect and implement a comprehensive business intelligence strategy to support the organization’s goals, ensuring that data-driven insights and informed decision making.
• Master Data: Oversee governance, stewardship, and maintenance of crucial data elements, particularly in planning and manufacturing, ensuring alignment with SAP and OMP standards.
• Launch Execution: Ensure successful launch of commercial brands into new geographies.
• Artwork Management: Coordinate the artwork management team, implementation of new artwork supporting launches and changes whilst ensuring compliance.
• End to End Labelling governance: Partner with senior stakeholders from regulatory and quality functions to monitor and optimize the labelling process to ensure uninterrupted supply of compliant product to patients.
• Serialization & Traceability: Ensure via the serialization program that Alexion business processes are in place to deliver on market/regional compliance to falsified medicines directives and that Alexion brands conform to AstraZeneca standards through harmonization of security features.
• Supply Chain Product Security: Adopt & deploy the AstraZeneca Supply chain Product Security framework (governance, risk management & assurance) within Alexion operations.
• Business continuity planning and Quality risk management: Oversee the development of Business continuity plans & product lifecycle risks for Global Supply Chain & Strategy to build a resilient and audit-ready supply chain.
• GSC&S function achieve the targets from a Compliance perspective, from GxP, Training & SOP’s. Ensure that inventory compliance team practices are fully SOX compliant.
• Build a High Performing Organization by ensuring the development, availability of talent and succession plans.
• Maintain a Culture of integrity and inclusion within the team ensuring team members feel valued for their diversity and contribution to Alexion.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Min. 10 yrs experience of leadership roles within pharmaceutical supply chain, preferably encompassing the areas of NPI, Artwork, Serialization, Master data & Inventory compliance
• Experience in re-engineering supply chain processes and project management.
• Consistent record of lean practices implementation.
• Knowledge of cGMP and GDP applications.
• Experience in cross-functional NPI and launch processes.
• Understanding and experience in master data management and governance.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams in global supply chain roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with VP-level executives.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• A qualification in Supply Chain at APICS/ Master’s degree level.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and closer to each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. At Alexion, grow and innovate in a business with a rapidly expanding portfolio. Enjoy the vibe, entrepreneurial spirit, and autonomy of a leading biotech. You’ll join an energizing and kind culture where people build connections to explore new ideas and learn. As an important member of our commercial team, you'll be meeting the needs of some of the most under-served patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed not just for skill enhancement but for fostering a deep, empathetic understanding of our patient's journeys, aligning your growth with our mission.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.