Supply chain director leading sourcing, planning, logistics, and GMP materials operations. Supporting BlueRock’s engineered cell therapy clinical programs and new Toronto-area operations.
Responsibilities
Lead BlueRock Therapeutics' end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for research, process development, clinical manufacturing, and clinical trial execution
Establish and lead integrated planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, and distribution capabilities
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, MSAT, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and external suppliers
Oversee procurement, planning, and materials management teams
Develop integrated supply planning aligned with demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, sourcing strategies, CMC development plans, and clinical requirements
Implement supply chain standards, metrics, and governance
Lead capacity planning and scenario modeling for prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making
Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials, consumables, testing services, and outsourced manufacturing
Build strategic supplier partnerships and mitigate supply and quality risks
Support supplier qualification, performance management, quality agreements, audits, and inspection readiness
Ensure compliant movement of clinical materials, drug product, patient-specific therapies, and development samples
Oversee logistics, import/export activities, permits, chain-of-identity, chain-of-custody, and clinical documentation
Develop cold-chain and controlled-temperature distribution strategies
Ensure labeling, packaging, and distribution controls for clinical investigational products
Lead GMP materials management, inventory control, warehousing, replenishment, master data governance, and transactional compliance
Serve as business lead for ERP, inventory management, sourcing, logistics, and digital transformation systems
Establish procedures and quality systems for inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance
Build materials-management and supply-chain infrastructure for Greater Toronto Area operations under design and construction
Lead and develop supply chain planners, buyers, and materials management professionals
Foster operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, BlueRock policies, and global regulatory requirements
Maintain inspection-ready operations and support audits, inspections, and quality investigations
Monitor and report KPIs to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
Requirements
BS/MS or PhD in a business or scientific field with ≥12+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant supply chain management and/or project leadership experience
Direct experience with shipments requiring critical/ultra-cold chain constraints, materials, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution
General understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain including serialization preferred
Experience working in a GxP pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology regulated environment
Experience representing the function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and defending GxP systems in audit settings
Ability to adapt to changing timelines and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic company
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with relevant legal standards and compliance systems
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards
Demonstrated application of LEAN or Six Sigma preferred
Experience working with contract service providers such as offsite warehouses and logistics providers
Experience with ERP, LIMS, CMMS, and WMS electronic systems
Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently
Benefits
Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process
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