Associate Director, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction in Devens, MA

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The Associate Director, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction is accountable for leading and overseeing the successful integration of new products and expanded indications/jurisdictions to the supply chain operations for the Devens Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies). This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, ERP and Procurement to ensure seamless product launches and supply chain readiness.

Shifts Available:

TBD

Responsibilities:

• Lead major site supply programs
• Lead the end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives.
• Lead the procurement, sourcing, qualification and onboarding activities for raw materials, components, and packaging materials, ensuring timely availability and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies and processes to support the successful launch of new products, including demand planning, inventory management, distribution, and logistics.
• Collaborate with MSAT and Manufacturing teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods for new product launches.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to quality standards throughout the new product introduction process.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and coordination across departments involved in new product introductions.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions to product availability.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Point of contract for all supply chain functions for NPI.  Including developing demand supply planning,  resourcing and hiring, material onboarding, changes to procedures, impact assessment of changes
• Responsible for coordinating all supply chain deliverables, escalating issues and removing roadblock for the organization. 

• Understand interdependencies between business and project schedules as well as operational needs. 

• Establish the pathways for escalation of program and project issues within the organization to provide the right level of awareness and decision-making. 

• Lead routine program team meetings. 

• Facilitate communication with key stakeholders, project sponsors, and other key partners; develop and deliver stakeholder communications as required. 

• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems demonstrating teamwork and innovation. 

• Track and report metrics to track and manage completion of objectives and projects 
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.   
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.   
• Participate in cross-functional teams to im