Senior Director – Supply Chain & MMC Operations

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Senior Director – Supply Chain & MMC Operations

Katwijk, Netherlands  |  Manufacturing/Quality  |  Full-Time

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.

Organization & Position Overview

Lilly is establishing a new oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing facility at the Leiden Bio Science Park in Katwijk, Netherlands. This greenfield site is central to Lilly’s strategy for expanding European manufacturing capacity across its cardiometabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology portfolios.

The Senior Director – Supply Chain & MMC Operations leads the strategic direction and operational results of warehouse, logistics, dispensing, incoming sampling, inventory management, and production planning for the Katwijk site. Reporting to the Associate VP – Site Head, this role manages demand, replenishment, and material management operations, interacting with global user groups, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership, clinical trial supply teams, contract manufacturing partners, and logistics service providers. As a member of the site Lead Team, the role drives cross-functional alignment and champions Lilly’s Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Supply Chain Direction

• Set strategic direction and deliver results for warehouse (shipping/receiving, inventory control), production & materials planning, incoming sampling, and dispensing operations.
• Ensure the site production plan is balanced, risks are identified, and new product launches are supported with all supply chain processes in place.
• Strengthen partnerships with affiliates and external logistics providers; manage Supplier Relationship Management for distributors and LSPs, including KPI definition, service reviews, and improvement plans.
• Identify and prioritise productivity opportunities; present business cases to site management and Global Supply Chain leadership.
• Benchmark with peer companies to recognise best practices; seek leadership in logistics forums (planning, supply, transportation, security, operational excellence).
• Support maintenance of supply agreements and partner with Procurement, Quality & Legal in contract negotiations.

Operational Discipline & Standards

• Ensure process teams execute according to Manufacturing Standards (MSOE 602) and champion MSOE 203 – Reliable Supply of Medicine.
• Assure compliance with GMP, EU GDP, and Lilly Corporate Quality Policies.
• Monitor OSSCE metrics, create action plans, and communicate results and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of applicable local, national, and EU transportation, shipping, and waste disposal regulations — including Dutch authorities such as ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport), ADR/RID standards for dangerous goods transport, RIVM environmental guidelines, and any municipal or provincial permitting requirements — as well as familiarity with customs and cross-border logistics regulations within the European Union.

People Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead the supply chain and MMC team; administer performance plans, set challenging goals, and drive succession planning.
• Ensure team members have individualised training plans and development opportunities aligned with their roles.
• Provide adequate resources across areas, balancing contractors and permanent staff as needed.
• Foster teamwork, ensure compliance with EHS policies, and integrate Health & Safety into team objectives and development plans.

Cross-Functional & Corporate Engagement

• Represent the Katwijk site to global supply chain functions, Lilly partner sites, affiliates, and contract manufacturing organisations.
• Actively participate in the site annual business and strategic pl