Supply Chain Director (m/f/d/)

Job Title: Supply Chain Director/ Senior Lead – Life Sciences
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Industry: Life Sciences
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview:
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a senior supply chain professional with a strong record of delivering results across highly regulated, fast-paced life sciences environments. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in end-to-end (E2E) supply chain management , with demonstrated success implementing global S&OP frameworks , managing complex product launches , and leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives . In addition to functional expertise, this individual must bring exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills , as well as the ability to operate seamlessly across global, cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted strategic advisor and integrator, helping harmonize supply chain processes across geographies, optimize performance using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies , and deliver resilient, scalable solutions to meet the organization\’s current and future needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of a fully integrated, globally aligned Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring end-to-end alignment between demand planning, supply, inventory, finance, and commercial operations.

• Oversee all aspects of new product introduction (NPI) from a supply chain readiness perspective, coordinating seamlessly across regulatory, quality, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure operational excellence and on-time product availability in global markets.

• Play a central role in the harmonization and standardization of supply chain processes, systems, and data flows , reducing complexity and enabling scalability across regions and business units.

• Identify, lead, and embed Lean Management and/or Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement, eliminate waste, reduce variability, and enhance both service levels and cost efficiency throughout the supply chain.

• Champion and deliver change management programs , ensuring the successful adoption of new systems, tools, and processes through structured approaches to communication, training, and engagement.

• Serve as a highly effective liaison and influencer across diverse functional and geographic stakeholders, ensuring alignment of supply chain objectives with broader business priorities, and fostering an open, collaborative, and solutions-oriented culture.

• Use advanced analytics and data-driven insights to bring visibility and control to supply chain performance and risks, empowering proactive and informed decision-making at both strategic and tactical levels.

• Represent the supply chain function as a trusted voice and advisor at the executive level , contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives and shaping future-state supply chain capabilities aligned with long-term business strategy.

Candidate Profile:

• A minimum of 10 years\‘ progressive experience in senior supply chain roles within the life sciences industry (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices), with direct exposure to global operations and regulatory environments.

• Deep functional expertise across the end-to-end supply chain , including demand planning, procurement, production, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and supply risk mitigation.

• Proven success in designing and implementing S&OP processes across complex, matrix organizations with global footprints.

• Substantial experience leading product launch supply chain readiness , with the ability to anticipate operational challenges and deliver compliant, agile, and commercially aligned solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to lead global harmonization initiatives , streamlining processes, technology platforms, and data to improve consistency, scalability, and governance.

• Hands-on experience applying Lean Management and/or Six Sigma methodologies to optimize operations and deliver measurable improvements; certification strongly preferred.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills , with the ability to influence, negotiate, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders across commercial, technical, regulatory, and operational domains.

• Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the confidence and emotional intelligence to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and build trust across global, cross-functional teams.

• Strong academic background with a Bachelor\’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) or professional certification (APICS, Six Sigma, PMP) is a distinct advantage.

What the Company Offers:

• A highly visible and strategically critical role within a mission-led company committed to improving human health through innovation and science.

• The opportunity to lead global transformation in a high-growth environment, shaping the future of supply chain capability for a dynamic and purpose-driven business.

• A collaborative, empowering culture that values agility, creativity, and continuous improvement.

• A competitive base salary and bonus structure, alongside comprehensive benefits, long-term incentive opportunities, and clear pathways for personal and professional development.

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