Global Planning Director

pMedison is a global pharma company providing access to highly innovative therapies to patients in international markets. Medison commercializes highly innovative therapies across international markets, helping to save and improve the lives of patients suffering from the most challenging diseases. /p pMedison has a deep expertise in local regulatory and market access know-how with uncompromising compliance excellence. It offers an affiliate‑like partnership and tailored‑solutions for country‑specific and regional commercialization, enabling emerging biotech companies to navigate local complexities and to expand their reach to patients in international markets. /p pMedison is rapidly growing in the international markets backed by 28 years of established operations in Israel, global infrastructure, and partnership network. Medison is headquartered in Israel, with its international markets HQ in Switzerland and commercial hubs across European Partner Markets, Americas, APAC. /p h3Global Planning Director /h3 pGlobal Planning Director will be responsible for driving best‑in‑class planning processes, ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory and working capital, and leading the global Sales Operations Planning (SOP) framework. This role will be reporting directly to the COO. /p pAs a key member of the extended Global Technical Operations Leadership Team, you will lead a team of Global Planning Managers and partner closely with Commercial, Finance, Alliance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and external partners to enable sustainable growth and operational excellence. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and execute Medison's global planning vision, processes, and governance. /li liLead, coach, and develop a high‑performing global planning team. /li liDrive cross‑functional collaboration across regions and business functions. /li liContribute to strategic decision‑making as part of the Global Technical Operations leadership team. /li liLead and continuously improve the global SOP process across all regions and business units /li liFacilitate executive planning reviews and support data‑driven decision‑making. /li liAlign demand, supply, inventory, and financial objectives across the business. /li liDrive scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies. /li liEstablish scalable demand and supply planning methodologies and standards. /li liEnsure supply continuity across all products, markets, and commercial launches. /li liOptimize inventory levels while maintaining high service standards. /li liDefine and govern global inventory strategies, stock policies, and service level targets across the end‑to‑end supply chain. /li liProvide executive oversight through KPI monitoring, scenario planning, and strategic recommendations to support launches, partner integrations, supply resilience, and working capital performance. /li liLead Global planning strategy for new product launches, market expansions, and strategic partnerships. /li liCollaborate with Commercial, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure launch readiness. /li liSupport the onboarding of new partners and supply chain integrations. /li liDefine the roadmap for planning systems, automation, and reporting tools. /li liDevelop meaningful KPIs and dashboards to improve visibility and decision‑making. /li liChampion data quality and planning process excellence across the organization. /li liEstablish effective collaboration with manufacturing partners and suppliers. /li liDrive supply reviews with strategic partners. /li liEnsure alignment between planning assumptions and business commitments. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, Life Sciences, or related fields. /li liMBA or Master's degree preferred. /li li12+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, SOP, or Integrated Business Planning. /li li5+ years of leadership experience. /li liExperience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare industries. /li liProven track record managing global planning processes across multiple regions. /li liExperience supporting product launches in complex, fast‑growing environments. /li liStrong strategic mindset with the ability to drive hands‑on execution. /li liDemonstrated leadership and team development capabilities. /li liExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. /li liStrong analytical and financial acumen. /li liExpertise in SOP, inventory optimization, and working capital management. /li liExperience with ERP and planning platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Kinaxis, or similar. /li liFamiliarity with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or equivalent analytics tools. /li liStrong project and change management skills. /li liFluent English. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr