Director, Commercial Supply Chain

Job Description:Director, Commercial Supply ChainThe Director, Commercial Supply Chain will support the build-out and execution of key commercial supply chain workstreams and help lead the company into its next stage toward the commercialization of our first commercial product, once approved. This position provides strategic and operational leadership within the commercial supply chain function and is accountable for driving launch readiness planning, scenario planning, and execution of core commercial supply chain workstreams. This includes managing demand/supply/capacity planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging, inventory management, shipping, import/export, and distribution in preparation for commercial launch as well as translating board approved commercial plans into supply volumes and operational plans that align with contractual obligations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to growth in a dynamic, fast paced environment.This is a highly cross-functional leadership role for a pre-commercial biotech transitioning from clinical-stage operations to commercial launch. The successful candidate will bring deep pharmaceutical or biotechnology supply chain experience, strong launch readiness discipline, and the ability to build scalable processes in a fast-moving environment. The Director will partner closely with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing, packaging, and distribution partners. This role will report to the Senior Director, Global Supply Chain.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Launch ReadinessDrive commercial supply chain readiness for the company’s first US product launch, including launch planning, launch cutover, operational readiness, and post-launch stabilization.Develop and maintain an integrated commercial supply chain launch plan aligned with regulatory approval timelines, manufacturing release, quality disposition, channel readiness, and customer availability requirementsTranslate board- approved commercial plans into executable launch demand scenarios, supply volume assumptions, inventory strategies, and operational readiness actions.Identify launch-critical risks, dependencies, decision points, and mitigation plans across supply planning, distribution, trade, quality, finance, legal, compliance, regulatory, and commercial operationsSupply Planning, Inventory, and S&OPLead development of commercial supply planning processes for demand translation, supply allocation, inventory targets, safety stock, replenishment, expiry management, and launch demand scenariosTranslate commercial demand plans into supply requirements, forecasts, purchase orders and inventory plans in accordance with applicable supply agreements and contractual obligations.Develop inventory strategies that balance patient access, launch uncertainty, working capital, shelf life, and supply continuityMonitor performance against supply plans and implement corrective actions to address forecast changes, production constraints, distribution disruptions, or demand variabilityDistribution, 3PL, and Channel OperationsPartner with Market Access, Trade, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial Operations to support channel strategy, distribution model designs, order-to-cash readiness, and customer experience requirementsLead operational readiness and ongoing coordination for key commercial distribution processes, including order management, warehousing, returns, recalls support, temperature control, product allocation, and customer service interfacesEnsure distribution and logistics capabilities are scalable, compliant, and aligned with launch requirements and future portfolio needsCompliance, Quality, and Systems ReadinessPartner with Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance to ensure commercial supply chain processes comply with applicable regulations, internal policies, and product quality requirementsSupport serialization, track-and-trace, lot traceability, product security, returns verification, and applicable DSCSA-related readiness activities for US commercializationDefine business requirements for commercial supply chain systems, master data, reporting, partner integrationsSupport creation, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures, work instructions, training materials, and controlled processes required for commercial operationsPartner and Vendor ManagementOwn day-to-day operational management and governance of key external supply chain partners, including 3PL, logistics providers, packaging or labeling partners, and other commercial operations vendors as applicableIn consultation with the Sr. Director, develop vendor governance routines, performance metrics, business reviews, escalation pathways, and service-level expectationsLead issue resolution across external partners and internal stakeholders to protect patient access, supply continuity, and launch timelinesSupport contract input, budget planning, purchase order oversight, invoice review, and operational forecasting for comme