VP, Supply Chain, Operations Excellence, Analytics

Baylor Genetics

VP building Baylor Genetics’ strategic supply chain, procurement, logistics, and Lean operating model. Establishing Operations Analytics to scale genetics testing with resilient, data-driven performance.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, strategic procurement, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive data-informed decision-making to optimize supply chain performance in a highly regulated environment.

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Supply Chain ManagementLean Six SigmaStrategic ProcurementOperations AnalyticsInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningMaterials PlanningForecastingKPI DevelopmentValue-Stream MappingRoot-Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementBudget ManagementData AnalysisLogistics Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Analytical ToolsPerformance Reporting ToolsBusiness Intelligence FunctionsDashboard Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

GeneticsMolecular DiagnosticsClinical LaboratoryBiotechnologyHealthcareRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPerlPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnSQLTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for Baylor Genetics’ end-to-end supply chain supporting a genetics reference laboratory
Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth, testing volumes, customer requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives
Lead demand planning, inventory management, materials planning, replenishment, forecasting, and supply availability
Establish inventory strategies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, service-level targets, and supply-chain KPIs
Ensure continuity of laboratory reagents, consumables, collection materials, packaging, and other operational supplies
Lead strategic procurement, category strategies, supplier agreements, negotiations, supplier partnerships, and supplier-performance management
Optimize inbound and outbound logistics for specimen collection, transportation, testing, reporting, and storage
Improve specimen turnaround time, transport reliability, specimen integrity, and cost per specimen
Lead collection-kit assembly and fulfillment operations, including configurations, materials, labor, inventory, capacity, and production planning
Establish and lead an enterprise-wide Lean Continuous Improvement program
Apply value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and process control
Establish and lead a centralized Operations Analytics function
Build dashboards, analytical tools, predictive and prescriptive analytics, operational data sources, and performance-reporting routines
Use data to identify cost reduction, capacity optimization, process improvement, and customer-service opportunities
Build, develop, and lead teams across supply chain, logistics, materials management, procurement, kitting, operational excellence, and analytics
Partner cross-functionally with Laboratory Operations, Quality & Regulatory, Client Services, Finance, IT/Data, Product Development, R&D, Medical/Scientific Leadership, HR, Legal, and Compliance
Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and translate enterprise strategy into operational priorities and measurable execution plans
Travel up to 50% to support on-site Kaizen and operational improvement workshops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
15+ years of progressive experience in Operations and/or Operations Excellence
5+ years in senior leadership roles at Executive Director, VP, or above level
Demonstrated experience leading multiple operational functions and building high-performing teams
Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply-chain optimization
Demonstrated success leading Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement initiatives
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with experience using data to drive operational decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a rapidly changing environment
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, costs, working capital, and business cases
Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and executive leadership skills
Preferred: experience in genetics, molecular diagnostics, clinical laboratory, biotechnology, healthcare, or another highly regulated environment
Preferred: experience managing biological specimens or other time- and quality-sensitive materials
Preferred: experience with laboratory kit assembly, fulfillment, or collection-kit operations
Preferred: experience implementing or scaling Operations Analytics/business intelligence functions
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent demonstrated experience
Preferred: advanced degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
Ability to work in an office or laboratory setting
Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment and technology tools
Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
Accommodation during the application process
Remote work location with travel support for on-site kaizen and operational improvement workshops