Strategic Supply Chain Director – Global Expansion – Pharma

NonStop Consulting

Global Supply Chain Director

Zug, Switzerland

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Supply Chain Director to lead and drive the global supply chain strategy for a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. This pivotal role reports directly to the Chief Business Officer and will have a significant impact on the company’s global operations, overseeing the entire supply chain process from raw materials to finished goods, including product launches and packaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy that supports the company’s business objectives and enhances operational efficiency on a global scale.
• End-to-End Management: Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including sourcing of raw materials, production, inventory management, logistics, and distribution, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages.
• Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performance culture that drives continuous improvement and innovation.
• Product Launches: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful product launches, managing the supply chain elements to meet market demands.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring the highest standards of quality and cost-efficiency.
• M&A Integration: Play a crucial role in integrating recent acquisitions into the global supply chain, leveraging increased reach and a broader product portfolio to maximize opportunities.
• Operational Excellence: Continuously evaluate and optimize supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Extensive experience in a senior supply chain management role, with a proven track record in global supply chain strategy, particularly in the areas of raw materials, finished goods, product launches, and packaging.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading teams across multiple geographies.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into actionable supply chain initiatives.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics within the pharmaceutical or related industry is highly desirable.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of autonomy.

What We Offer:

• Autonomous Role: This is a highly autonomous position where you will have the flexibility to shape and influence global supply chain decisions.
• Growth Opportunity: Join a company at a pivotal moment following a significant M&A, where you will play a key role in integrating and optimizing the expanded global supply chain.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organization that is expanding its global footprint and enhancing its product portfolio.

For a confidential discussion about this role, or to apply, then send your CV to p.whyman@nonstop-recruitment.com or call me, Patrick Whyman, Team Leader – Life Sciences – Switzerland, at +41 435 080 817 (intern 3240). Please feel free to visit my Linked-in profile to see my references/recommendations.

NonStop is one of the largest and fastest growing specialised life sciences recruitment companies in Europe. We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Romania, the US and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences across