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About the Role
We are seeking a senior pharmaceutical supply chain leader with deep S&OP expertise, ideally gained in an outsourced (virtual) manufacturing model, to ensure the reliable, compliant, and cost-competitive supply of our growing portfolio of medicines. You will lead our supply planning team, own the S&OP process and supply chain KPI framework end to end, and set and deliver the short and long-term supply chain strategy. You will also act as the face of CNX to our CMOs, champion supply chain on strategic initiatives like Serialisation and ESG, and support due diligence on new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the short and long-term supply chain strategy and operating model for the CNX portfolio.
- Deputise for the Supply Chain Director and act as the visible operational supply chain leader across Quality, Finance, Commercial, Regulatory, Corporate Development and Legal.
- Ensure systems, data and processes are in place to manage and grow the supply chain.
- Lead and develop the demand and supply planning team.
- Build the team’s capability, structure and succession.
- Own and lead the end-to-end S&OP process.
- Work with Commercial to translate short and long term demand forecasts into a robust manufacture and supply plan for the CMO network.
- Own the rolling master supply plan, highlighting opportunities, risks and potential mitigations.
- Manage and optimise key supply chain attributes such as MOQ, lead times, safety stock and inventory.
- Own the supply and demand planning system (PLAIO) and its data inputs from NetSuite.
- Define, own and drive the supply chain KPI framework.
- Report the detailed analysis of trends, insights and implications to the business.
- Own the supply chain budget and partner with Finance on COGS, inventory and forecasting.
- Manage and improve third party service performance and grow strategic relationships with CMOs.
- Lead the supply chain input to contract negotiations with contract manufacturers.
- Oversee the stock forecasting and ordering process with manufacturers.
- Identify, assess and manage risks and opportunities across the supply chain network.
- Ensure supply chain activities comply with GMP/GDP and purchasing controls.
- Support Business Development and new product introduction, from due diligence through integration of new assets / supply chains.
- Lead the supply chain workstream for the integration of new assets and supply chains and for MAH transfers.
- Own supply readiness for new product launches and tech transfers.
- Maintain high standards of ethics and support the company's ESG efforts.
- Embed supplier ESG due diligence and supply chain sustainability reporting into supplier management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes, systems and data.
Requirements
- Extensive supply chain experience in a pharmaceutical environment, including at senior level.
- Strong, demonstrable S&OP experience, with a track record of designing, embedding and leading the process across a cross-functional business.
- Experience of an outsourced / virtual supply chain model (CMOs, logistics providers).
- Proven external relationship management skills.
- Prior experience with negotiation of commercial agreements.
- Good understanding of commercial legalities and practice within the contract manufacturing industry.
- Ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Extensive knowledge of MHRA, EU and FDA regulations with regard to GXP and purchasing controls.
- Working knowledge of serialisation requirements (UK, EU and ROW), or the ability to become the subject matter expert quickly.
- Experience of supply chain due diligence, MAH transfers or integration of acquired products is desirable.
- Able to demonstrate people management – leading and developing a team of planners and building a team that scales.
- Track record of setting, leading and driving supply chain KPIs independently, with a high degree of autonomy.
- Demonstrable experience / track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain.
- Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management, including COGS, inventory and working capital.
- Confident use of ERP, planning and analytics tools (e.g. NetSuite, PLAIO, Power BI).
- Knowledge of AI tools in Supply Chain and where they add value.
Skills
- S&OP
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- KPI Framework
- CMO Management
- Serialisation
- ESG
- Due Diligence
- Contract Negotiation
- GMP/GDP Compliance
- Business Continuity Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Budgeting
- Financial Management
- ERP Systems
- Planning Tools
- Analytics Tools
- AI Tools in Supply Chain
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Level
Education Level
- Degree-level education in a scientific, supply chain or business discipline, or equivalent experience
- Professional supply chain qualification (e.g. APICS, CIPS) is desirable
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- 36 days of annual leave, plus an additional ‘CNX-Day’
- Flexible hours
- Hybrid working
- Private healthcare; including dental
- Access to the on-site gym which includes classes
- Summer Fridays – an early finish during the summer months
- A monthly wellbeing allowance
- Time to volunteer and give back
About the Company
- At CNX Therapeutics, we’re building a growing European pharmaceutical business with a clear ambition: to improve access to medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.
- With a diverse portfolio and an expanding global footprint, we’re continuing to grow through both our existing business and new opportunities.
- Our people are central to this journey.
- We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-moving organisation where individuals have the opportunity to take ownership, make an impact and help shape how we grow.
- Joining CNX means becoming part of an ambitious team at an exciting stage of our development, with the opportunity to contribute to both our business and the patients we ultimately serve.