Associate Director - Project Manager, Manufacturing Network Strategy

Under the direction of the Network Strategy & Execution Director, the Associate Director is responsible for assessing, leading and managing the end to end (E2E) project management of major and complex supply chain changes by driving cross-divisional and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of targeted goals and timelines. The Associate Director will effectively achieve project objectives and defined business requirements through exceptional project management and will lead cross-functional teams for projects that may include establishing new sources of supply for registered materials or managing a portfolio of complex process changes with regulatory impact.

• Business Case Development: Understanding the requirements of a complex business case for assigned changes; continually assessing key business elements across the project life cycle to ensure business goals remain relevant in an ever-changing environment and escalate as required.
• Project | Portfolio Management: Owning and developing detailed project plans for given changes using standard tools; ensure alignment and coordination of cross-functional groups; manage multiple high-complexity projects with global supply chain impact and interdependencies; lead and execute within multifaceted project environments with a cross-functional team.
• Strategic Inventory Management | Supply Transitioning: Define key business requirements (validation, regulatory filing, inventory builds, and creating inventory transition plans to the new source of supply or for post-change supply).
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks; participate in Integrated Risk Management (IRM); identify and raise issues and conflicting priorities for quick resolution; align teams to solve problems; bring innovation to mitigate risks; understand and commit to compliance.
• Communication: Ensure inter-project communication and integrated execution; ensure consistency and sharing of best practices.
• Leadership Capabilities: E2E visibility; effectively manage virtual teams and influence across levels; drive engagement; excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; maintain focus on key goals while addressing details to facilitate problem resolution and project success; foster cultural sensitivity and diversity; maintain regulatory acumen with Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS); demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving and accountability.

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or related field

• Minimum of eight (8) years' combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Technology, Regulatory, or Procurement with a track record of solid achievements
• Experience in both strategic and tactical spaces

• Product source changes and change control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Flexibility with working schedule and travel availability
• Vaccines, biologics, therapeutic proteins, or sterile
• Experience working with Global Health and 3rd party partners

• Required: Accountability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceuticals, Budget Development, Clinical Trial Management, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Global Supply Chain, Innovation, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and related capabilities
• Preferred: Additional listed skills as applicable

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• US And Puerto Rico Residents Only: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; accommodation available during the application process
• Travel: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Job Posting End Date: 04/10/2026

The salary range for this role is $129,000.00 - $203,100.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More details at the company compensation and benefits page.

San Francisco Residents Only: Fair Chance Ordinance considerations for employment. Los Angeles Residents Only: compliance with applicable local laws. Hybrid U.S. work model applies for eligible roles. xcfaprz This posting is for a Regular employee status with no relocation or visa sponsorship.