Brief Description:

• The Supply Chain Director Franchise lead has responsibility for the performance and supply of a portfolio of commercial Jazz brands. This includes brands manufactured in our internal network as well as through our external network of CMOs.
• This role will build cross functional relationships and will lead/support matrix teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• This role will define the supply strategy for brands through to a tactical operational plan that will be executed by the Operational teams.
• This role will drive scenario planning, risk assessment and mitigation plans in alignment with broader tech ops and corporate priorities   

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director Global Supply Chain Network Planning
• Responsible for overseeing and managing the end to end supply chain for a Franchise portfolio of Jazz products
• Role covers all aspects of planning, procurement, distribution in compliance with applicable GxP and other regulations
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management on qualified ERP systems eg SAP.
• Responsible for Commercial brand supply continuity
• Responsible for the accurate execution of Procurement/planning activities on SAP
• Translate the product supply strategy through to tactical execution
• Develop supply scenarios and responses to local/global events
• Responsible for Commercial brand scorecard and performance metrics
• Agree strategy and Manage inventory across the manufacturing and supply network
• Ensure compliance across all aspects of SC scope – regulatory, quality, finance, trade etc

• Lead the Franchise planning team to execute the tactical plans based on agreed strategy   

• Responsible for planning and supply of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished goods for portfolio of Jazz products
• Supports the Tech Ops relationship management for key supply chain vendors
• Lead the implementation of Supply Chain systems and processes to manage the supply of all products including controlled drug product for patients 
• Lead the planning and scheduling of product with partners, ensuring timely supply of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required
• Manage performance, relationships and improvements with supply chain manufacturing and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor and record, using appropriate systems, usage of critical raw materials, API/drug substance and finished products and ensuring accuracy of information to assist with supply chain decision making
• Manage the relationship with commercial partners and other functions to understand and obtain demand forecasts
• Develop and lead the S&OP, MRP and other supply management processes implementation to ensure patient supply
• Responsible for supply chain compliance with GxP, trade, financial and other regulations to ensure continued patient supply
• Identify, contribute to and lead projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, QA, RA, Finance etc) as required to achieve supply chain objectives
• Lead other Supply Chain projects as identified and required.
• Demonstrate Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding and experience in GMP pharmaceutical supply chain management
• Strong knowledge and experience of using ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of product serialization implementation and operations
• High level of customer orientation/understanding
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence internal and external constituents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to prepare and deliver reports to Senior Management
• Accountable to meet goals and objectives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong people skills and supportive of Jazz values