Associate Director Supply Chain - Gene Therapy

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team. Position Summary: ultracurious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways The role is responsible for leading the regional commercial Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and supply readiness for new country launches or changes to our Gene Therapy portfolio. The role oversees supply readiness and distribution from the production sites (US & Europe) to the end-customers and ensures uninterrupted supply through effective cross-functional collaboration, inventory management, and risk mitigation. Work Model: Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite. Responsibilities: Lead Gene Therapy regional SIOP process using Kinaxis and Oracle. Direct launches and product lifecycle changes in global cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Global Planning, Global Packaging, Distribution, Country Representative) including project management and owning the respective change controls in our Quality Management System. Define Country packaging configurations for new launch countries in close collaboration with Global Packaging, Regulatory, and Global Planning, and the markets. Oversee Distribution Operations from Packaging Sites in the US and Europe direct to the hospitals, in partnership with Quality, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and Global Planning. This includes the handling of deviations and respective CAPA implementation. Manage KPIs, operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide back-up support for planning activities and flex support for Distribution and Shipping Operations for standard modalities. Act as key SME during audits/inspections for the gene therapy portfolio. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field. 8–12 years of progressive supply chain experience in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment; experience supporting Gene Therapy preferred. Deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes in complex supply networks, including external manufacturing. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry procedures and regulations including cGMPs, cGDP and other regulatory requirements. Experience in managing complex projects, especially product launches across multiple countries. Sound knowledge of global distribution and trade compliance for high value products. Effective communication & stakeholder management at different levels: verbal, written, and presentations in English language, strong preference for proficiency in German and French language. Experience with Kinaxis, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Office tools, and SmartSheet. Experience working within global cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple regions. Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Ability to travel internationally (up to 10%) #LI-CK1 #LI-Hybrid Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to: · Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company · Volunteer days · Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings · Employee wellbeing benefits · Fitness reimbursement · Tuition sponsoring · Professional development plans * Benefits vary by region and country Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. 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