Biologics Value Chain Management Product Leader

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Biologics VCM Product Leader overseeing supply chain strategies and leading cross-functional teams for innovative health solutions. Engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure product availability and quality.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeWest Point • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) for pipeline products or Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) for commercial products
Lead commercial siting selection, supply chain design, and value stream mapping
Gain alignment and endorsement for supply chain strategic elements through senior stakeholder management and appropriate executive governance forums
Develop and maintain product supply chain lifecycle strategies through Product Master Plans (PMP) as products are commercialized
Lead post-approval physical product enhancements, process and method technical changes, robustness/quality/productivity projects
Manage product supply chain Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including identification & prioritization of mitigation strategies
Lead Global Filing and Launch (GFLS) strategy development to gain cross-divisional alignment on scope of market launches and associated timing
Develop and maintain Cost of Goods projections through the product lifecycle
Support network/platform strategies driven by long-term pipeline evolution, and support associated cross-functional teams implementing manufacturing network capability/expansion programs
Manage the interface with Global Human Health (GHH) on the global long-range demand forecast, and engage with VCM analytics COE on the development and maintenance of supply models and conducting scenario analysis in response to evolving global demand dynamics
Engage in resolution of global product supply disruptions where long-term strategic supply chain alternatives need to be established

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Management
Minimum of ten (10) years of required work experience
In-depth and wide breadth of experience in large molecule (biologics/vaccines) operations, technology, quality, and/or supply chain
Demonstrated record and proven ability to lead a cross-functional matrix team through complex strategy/project development and execution with geographically diverse teams driving accountability through measured accomplishments
Knowledge of the functions that support the business including Product/Process Development, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations
Understanding of manufacturing, testing, and release processes for products supported
Understanding of regulatory strategy with respect to new product introduction (GFLS) and inline lifecycle management (change control)
Understanding of product development lifecycle and integration of CMC and clinical strategy to bring a product to market
Ability to engage with our research & development division colleagues to ensure product is positioned to reliably launch with appropriate robustness and quality
Ability to design and optimize product supply chains to deliver on necessary capacity, cost, and performance as measured by targeted SCM KPIs (lead time, inventory, COGs, etc.)
Strategic thinking and ability to assimilate highly complicated and multi-factored inputs into an integrated strategy that clearly links to business objectives and enterprise priorities
Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions and influence direction in ambiguous situations
Horizontal and vertical leadership skills that enable maximizing both the individual contributor and cross-functional team accomplishments
Strong business acumen including understanding of financial product and network management as applied to key business processes such as business case/NPV analysis, product COGS interrogation, and effective risk authorization stewardship
Understanding of product commercial strategy to inform supply strategy
Assertiveness and ability to persuade and influence decisions along with driving accountability through measured accomplishments
Proactive mindset and ability to look outside the assigned role with an eagerness to identify potential product and supply risks and engage in opportunities to improve value chains and related business processes within the organization
Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools and techniques
Strong data analysis skills with competence in analyzing diverse data sets and translating to drive business decision making
Effective verbal and written communication skills with an ability to organize complex information in a concise and compelling manner, and present clear and informed recommendations to influence leaders from various functional areas and levels, sometimes including senior leaders in Manufacturing Leadership Team and our company Executive Team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain designvalue stream mappingIntegrated Risk ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningCost of Goods projectionsproduct development lifecyclemanufacturing operationsregulatory strategydata analysisproject management

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingleadershipinfluencedecision makingaccountabilityproactive mindsetcommunicationcollaborationproblem solvingstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor’s of Science degree in EngineeringBachelor’s of Science degree in ScienceBachelor’s of Science degree in Supply Chain Management