Vice President Global Supply Chain & Operational Excellence

Amicus Therapeutics; Marlow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Job description

Amicus therapeutics is a global, patient-dedicated biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering high-quality medicines for people living with rare metabolic diseases.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Operational Excellence is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain function, while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The VP will work closely with peers and cross functional teams to ensure the supply chain supports the organization’s goals of efficiency, profitability, sustainability and patient first centric focus. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our products to patients and customers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and alignment for Supply Chain including key elements such as Supply Chain Planning, Distribution and Logistics.
• Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the functional team. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Develop and mentor team members to achieve their full potential.
• Demand and Supply Planning: Oversee accurate forecasting inventory management and supply planning to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
• Logistics and Distribution: Optimize transportation, warehousing and distribution networks to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Process optimization: Lead the process for identification of inefficiencies across the supply chain and sponsor initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance productivity.
• Lean and Six Sigma Practices: Champion lean methodologies and six sigma principles to improve quality, reduce waste and deliver operational improvements.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams, to ensure seamless supply chain operations. Build strong relationships with key partners and suppliers.
• Sustainability: Ensure supply chain practices adhere to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
• Working as part of a broader Technical Operations leadership team, lead the development and implementation of an effective operational excellence culture across the E2E supply chain.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.

Professional Work Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience in supply chain management or business equivalent role, specifically holding a senior leadership role within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience in driving performance excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of performance excellence lean principles, methodologies and tools.

Experience And Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic global environment.
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision making.
• Strong leadership and team building.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data driven decision making.
• Ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced global environment.

Other Skills/Attributes

• Demonstrated alignment with Amicus Mission Focus Behaviors.
• Passion for rare disease and patient focused.
• Adaptability: flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Collaborates proactively and effectively with cross functional teams, fostering a strong cooperative and productive work environment.

Travel

• Up to 30%.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities. A detailed job description will be provided during the application process.

Amicus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will judge all applicants based on their qualifications for the job, without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. Our unique experiences, backgrounds and range of cultural perspectives enrich how we approach opportunities, pushing ideas as far and as fast as possible with patients always our top priority. Employee expertise, intelligence, and creativity drives our innovation, and our passion and commitment to excellence. Our “Three Pillars of DEI” are interwoven into our Amicus culture and expands one person, one word, and one act at a time. For our employees, these three pillars are a touchstone for inspiration, guidance, and encouragement.