Associate Director, Supply Chain

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes. Job Summary The Associate Director of Supply Chain will be accountable and responsible for the manufacture and inventory control of Supernus commercial products via multiple third party manufacturing facilities. The primary function of the position will be to manage ongoing performance of multiple suppliers for both existing and new technologies and products. The incumbent will collaborate on a daily basis with several functional areas with substantial focus on QA/QC, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to develop, manage, and enhance relevant processes to ensure balance of supply and demand in short, mid, and long term. The incumbent will also partner closely with third party suppliers, 3PL, and other service providers at all stages of the Supply Chain to build and maintain effective and efficient order and inventory management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides primary point of contact for day-to-day decision making and elevation /resolution from both Supernus and external organizations. Directs activities at 3rd party suppliers in order to produce required semi-finished and finished products. Develops, approves, and implements production plans and schedules. Tracks progress and expedites as required. Ensures 3rd party suppliers are working in compliance with approved contracts and agreements. Establishes and maintains adequate safety stocks of materials, components, and products as required. Reconciles inventories at 3rd parties monthly and report results. Initiates Purchase Orders and reviews and approves invoices. Participates and leads monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings. Develops and maintains ERP and inventory control system. Provides senior management timely, reliable, and well-structured information regarding supplier performance including tracking of KPI's, variance analysis, and contingency plans for corrective measures. Ownership and understanding of all Supernus products, processes and technologies. Participates in product development and commercial launch teams. Develops scorecards for 3rd party suppliers and monitor achievements of agreed upon goals. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides leadership and management in an effective manner consistent with Company Values towards defined Corporate Objectives. Understands Company Policy and procedure to be able to guide direct reports appropriately. Knowledge & Other Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline. Minimum 8+ years of experience in managing commercial Supply Chain in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Medical Device industry. Experience working with ERP systems. Demonstrated evidence of project management, analytical, planning and execution capabilities. Experience in managing external manufacturing or packaging operations. Hands on experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Medical Device manufacturing management highly desired. An understanding of S&OP methodology. Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills with experience in conflict resolution and negotiations. Proven ability to make independent and objective decisions with minimal direct supervision. Other Characteristics Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality. Ability of having an innovative and dynamic approach to work. A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment. Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others. Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management. Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or carry objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Position may require occasional bending, stooping, walking and standing to complete tasks. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. May be required to work in a clean and/or sterile laboratory environment occasionally and wear personal protective equipment to include but not limited to: gloves, safety glasses or goggles, face shields, lab coats, aprons, ear plugs and mask to include respirators. Compensation At Supernus, we offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experiences and contributions. The expected salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role is $145,500 to $175,000. This range is what the Company reasonably expects to offer for the position and is not reflective of the full compensation scale of the role. This range may be modified in the future. An individual's salary within the range is based on multiple factors, which may include and are not limited to education, relevant experience, knowledge, length of industry experience and organizational needs. You also will be able to participate in a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k company match, company paid life insurance and health and wellness benefits. The total compensation package for this position also includes other compensation elements such as stock equity awards, employee stock purchase programs and participation in our Company's discretionary annual bonus program. Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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