Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

 

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

 

 

Description

 

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, End-to-End Planner for Oncology Pipeline Products. This role is responsible for meeting inventory targets, ensuring supply to customers and patients, and optimizing site resources for the manufacture and packaging of both in-line products and new product introductions.

 

Furthermore, the individual is responsible for the Supply Chain Operational Planning and Execution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Bulk, and Finished Goods to maintain targeted supply levels for our customers and patients. They proactively address, mitigate, and resolve current and potential supply issues, ranging from short-term challenges to those projected up to 36 months ahead. The individual works closely with Product Leads and the Value Chain Manager to define, align, and support brand strategies, such as New Product Launches, Network Transfers, and Portfolio Optimization. As part of the Global Supply Chain Management Organization, they will operate under our Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics.

 

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·       Own the global supply plan for Drug Substance, Drug Product & Finished Goods for the assigned internal & external manufacturing sites (up to 36-months-horizon)

·       Support the launch of new strategic Oncology Pipeline products.

·       Collaborate closely with the End-to-End planner for one of your key products.

·       Participate and represent the assigned portfolio in Integrated Business Processes, for example: Site Supply Review, Global Supply Review, Global Brand S&OP, Demand Review and Value Chain Management Meeting.

·       Manage the relationship with Sites, Demand, Finance and Commercial teams

·       Ensure successful network changes / transfers

·       Deliver Profit Plan, Volume Plan

·       Manage Inventory and minimize write-off risks

·       Oversee production capacity in the network

·       Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives

·       Lead Allocation Management in case of unbalancing situation between Demand and Supply

·       Monitor and Resolve Exception Management through Rapid Response

·       Support Event Management in case of supply at risk

·       Adhere to Escalation Management: Information flow and escalation in Tier process, using team huddles and SCEM (Supply Chain Exception Management tool)

·       Manage Purchase Order/Stock transfer orders

·       Maintain accurate Master Data and Planning Parameters

·       Support in continuous improvement projects and other strategic project execution

 

 

Qualifications

Education and Minimum Requirements:

 

Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or closely related disciplines.

Preferably more than 7 Years of experience in multiples areas in Supply Chain, with people or cross-functional leadership and working with different regions/countries.

 

Required Skills and Experience: 

 

·       Advanced knowledge / expertise of SAP R/3, or similar ERP & Excel

·       Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management

·       Ability to work across business areas and interface at all levels of organization

·       Capability of End-to-End thinking when analyzing problems and resolving project conflicts

·       Flexibility to meet the expectations of management on ad-hoc projects and reporting requests

·       Excellent command of English (both written and oral)

 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

 

·       APICs (CPIM, CSCP)

·       Knowledge of Rapid Response 

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities including long and short-term project

·       Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, using strong collaboration skills

·       Results oriented with the demonstrated ability to apply strategic and decisive problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations

 

 

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

 

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Cross-Functional Integration, Customer-Focused, Demand Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, Headcount Planning, Logistics Management, Management Process, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Order Management, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Optimization, Process Mapping, Production Planning, Product Launch Support, Product Packaging Design, Regulatory Interpretation, Risk Management, SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management), Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Processes, Supply Change Management, Supply Management

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/5/2025

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Requisition ID:R353869