OneTrust

Director, Value Chain Leader – Synthetics

OneTrust

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Beerse • Belgium

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • The VCL leads strategy and execution for new product launches, working with CMC and Global Commercial Teams.
  • Responsibilities include meeting IMSC deliverables for key milestones, leading projects, setting priorities, developing business cases, and overseeing implementation.
  • The VCL also guides NPI and launch through CMC Stage Gates, manages financials (including long-term plans and budgets), assesses risks and trade-offs, and ensures product launch readiness.
  • The VCL is responsible for sourcing products, identifying future sourcing locations as needed, and setting brand supply chain strategy.
  • An essential aspect of the VCL’s role is the identification, mitigation, and communication of supply chain-related risks.
  • They ensure that commercial strategies and customer needs are integrated into the development of the launch strategy, the product supply chain strategy, and the Product Strategy Roadmap (PSR).
  • The VCL mentors and provides feedback to VCT members and their functional management regarding performance within the VCT.
  • They offer guidance in resolving both technical and business conflicts and foster an environment that challenges the status quo.
  • The VCL handles key supply chain inputs, such as product development, brand investment, supply chain setup, and global launch strategy.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field is needed, with preference given to candidates possessing an advanced technical degree (MSc, PhD) or an MBA related to science or engineering.
  • Candidates should possess knowledge of developing and manufacturing complex synthetic products, including areas such as synthetic chemistry, continuous manufacturing, spray drying, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT).
  • Extensive experience in both supply chain operations and R&D—typically 10-12 years—is expected.
  • Have a thorough grasp of API/DP Operations, Manufacturing, Technical Transfers, New Product Development and Launch, as well as Quality and Regulatory matters within the pharmaceutical or a comparable industry.
  • A background in managing portfolios featuring complex products or projects is necessary, alongside a shown history of delivering outcomes and leading multifunctional, global virtual teams effectively.
  • Business and Financial acumen - proficiency in understanding business needs and supply chain product metrics, along with a demonstrated capacity to enhance those metrics, is required.
  • Applicants should be skilled in preparing cost-benefit analyses and presenting compelling business cases to stakeholders, supporting informed, customer-focused decisions.
  • Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels are indispensable and clear communication to Sr leaders.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
synthetic chemistrycontinuous manufacturingspray dryingProcess Analytical Technology (PAT)API/DP OperationsManufacturingTechnical TransfersNew Product DevelopmentQuality and Regulatory matterscost-benefit analyses
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationconflict resolutionstrategic thinkingteam collaborationproblem-solvingbusiness acumenstakeholder engagementperformance feedback
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMScPhDMBA