Executive Director, Value Chain Management Global Supply Chain

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Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field., 15+ years of experience in a global pharmaceutical supply chain, including value chain strategy and cost management., 10+ years of leadership experience in GMP/GCP-compliant environments and managing global teams., Strong expertise in product lifecycle management, inventory optimization, and strategic supply chain initiatives..

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead global product value chain strategies from development to commercialization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product costs, inventory, and service levels.
  • Drive innovation in supply chain design, risk management, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Lead integration activities for new acquisitions and ensure seamless supply chain operations.

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Research Large https://www.BioMarin.com/
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Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have wellunderstood biology and provide an opportunity to be firsttomarket or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cuttingedge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Executive Director, Value Chain Management
Reporting to Head of Global Supply Chain
Remotebased position, open to US Candidates
Position Summary
As a critical member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team, the Executive Director of Value Chain Management (VCM) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of product value chains across the global product portfolio. This role serves as a key architect of the company’s endtoend supply network, optimizing lifecycle performance, cost structure, and inventory efficiency to ensure agile and reliable delivery of both clinical and commercial supply. Throughout the product lifecycle, you will define the initiatives to maximize the longterm value of the products, supporting business unit objectives.
You will drive innovation in supply chain design, cost transparency, and operational and strategic risk management, playing a direct role in enhancing gross margin, product availability, and timetomarket for new and existing therapies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & CrossFunctional Integration
  • Define and lead the global product value chain strategy from development through commercialization, aligned with TOPS and Commercial priorities.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, Business Units and Commercial teams, CMC, and Procurement leaders to balance product cost, inventory, and service objectives across the lifecycle.
  • Actively contributes to shaping Global Supply Chain strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and network governance.
  • Delivers seamless integration with the Tops Product Leadership (TPL) organization while ensuring harmonious execution between VCM and TPT
    • Product Cost Management
      • Champion cost transparency and productlevel cost modeling to support margin management, makevsbuy decisions, and sourcing optimization.
      • Partner with Finance and Category Management to identify costsaving opportunities through packaging, formulation, batch size standardization, and supplier leverage.
      • Embed costtoserve principles into SKU design, manufacturing strategy, and network planning.
        • Inventory Optimization & Risk Mitigation
          • Develop global inventory strategies that align with product segmentation and risk profiles, including safety stock targets, leadtime buffers, and dual sourcing plans.
          • Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and digital tools to optimize inventory levels while preserving service levels and responsiveness.
          • Own product familylevel supply chain KPIs, including inventory turns, obsolescence, and working capital efficiency.
            • Lifecycle and Launch Excellence
              • Lead operational readiness and value chain configuration for new product launches, clinicalcommercial transitions, and global product changes (e.g., artwork, regulatory, formulation).
              • Drive alignment of demand, supply, and production master data across internal and external manufacturing sites.
                • Integration & External Collaboration Leadership
                  • Lead value chain integration activities for newly acquired companies, assets, or technologies—ensuring seamless incorporation into the company’s supply, planning, and product configuration frameworks.
                  • Establish and execute scalable onboarding strategies for acquired products, aligning master data, regulatory status, inventory positions, and cost structures across internal and external sites.
                  • Serve as the supply chain lead for due diligence and postdeal execution, identifying operational risks, supply gaps, and optimization opportunities.
                  • Champion best practices and integration playbooks to accelerate timetobenefit from external growth and ensure continuity of supply and compliance throughout the transition.
                    • Governance & Performance Management
                      • Maintain endtoend product supply maps and risk registers, prioritizing mitigations tied to cost, continuity, and compliance.
                      • Provide factbased recommendations to executive leadership on tradeoffs between cost, lead time, and service to optimize portfoliolevel decisions.
                        • Team Development & Leadership Culture
                          • Build and mentor a highimpact global team focused on analytical excellence, strategic influence, and operational rigor.
                          • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus throughout the organization.
                            • Key Interfaces
                              • Global Supply & Demand Planning
                              • Clinical Operations & Clinical Supply Chain
                              • Procurement, Category Management & Finance
                              • InternalExternal Manufacturing & Scheduling
                              • Master Data Governance & ERPAnalytics Teams
                              • CMC Regulatory, Packaging, Engineering & Validation
                              • Commercial teams, Tax, and Legal
                                • Qualifications & Experience
                                  • Education: Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, Finance, or related field. APICS, Six Sigma, or Lean certification is strongly preferred.
                                  • Experience:
                                    • 15+ years in a global pharmaceutical supply chain with direct experience in value chain strategy, inventory optimization, and cost management.
                                    • 10+ years in GMPGCPcompliant environments.
                                    • 10+ years leading global teams, including virtualmatrixed environments.
                                    • Demonstrated success in product lifecycle management, product launches, and costvalue optimization initiatives.
                                          • Skills & Competencies:
                                            • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into supply chain action plans.
                                            • Expertise in cost modeling, working capital management, and inventory segmentation.
                                            • Strong financial acumen and ability to drive factbased decisionmaking.
                                            • Ability to navigate complexity, manage ambiguity, and influence at all levels.
                                            • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across technical and executive audiences.
                                            • Proficient in leveraging digital planning and analytics tools for scenario modeling and riskbased decision support.
                                                • Why Join Us
                                                  This is more than a leadership role — it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping how critical therapies are delivered to patients around the world. Be part of a missiondriven organization where innovation, efficiency, and care for patients define our every move.

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                                                  An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
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English
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Other Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving

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