Associate Director, Product Planner and Launch CAR-T Site Supply Chain in Summit, NJ

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The Associate Director, Product Planner and Launch CAR-T Site Supply Chain leads a team responsible the site long term plan.  The Product Planner and Launch role will be responsible for long term capacity planning, SD&OP process and launch capability for future platform enhancements, site expansions and new market/indication ensuring routine, timely delivery of product.  This role will report directly to Supply Chain planning Director.

This leader will build the systems to enable the facility capacity analysis and to be a reliable receiving site of choice in the network for rapid, robust launches and processes.  The successful incumbent partners closely with all site function leaders (Supply Chain, Quality, Mfg Operations, Engineering, QC) to ensure site readiness milestones are met, ensuring rapid delivery of business needs.

This position is based in Summit, NJ.  Global travel up to 20% of time may be required. 

Shifts Available:

Monday – Friday, Standard Working Hours

Knowledge & Skills:

• Develop and maintain a product supply plan for the long term horizon, incorporating equipment, media, raw materials, vector and LN2 planning.
• Analyze data and metrics to optimize the planning and launch processes and improve overall efficiency
• Coordinate with a cross-functional team to gather inputs and updates to maintain the long term supply plan
• Ability to implement new technology into the planning and launch processes to automate and streamline communication.
• Strong collaboration behaviors, with capability to influence functional site leadership and global partners. 
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, global change control per ISPE and BMS guidelines and proven track record of successful launches in biopharmaceutical settings.  
• Expert knowledge of cGMP’s and multi-national biopharmaceutical/cell therapy regulations
• Experience with the start-up, validation, and licensure of new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
• Experience working with external parties and/or leading cross-functional teams
• Project management experience leading multi-functional and multi-location teams
• Possess strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions
• Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment
• Experience with Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with change management.
• Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency
• Lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability
• Cascade organizational strategic goals and objectives that are linked to the overall company strategy
• Drive strong collaboration within the plant and across the network
• Build trust and effective relatio