Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations

DescriptionAt Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.Reporting to the Vice President, External Manufacturing & Supply Chain, the Director, Manufacturing & Supply Operations will lead business operations activities that support Technical Operations, including contract negotiation and lifecycle management, budget planning and roll-up, and business reviews. Operating with significant autonomy, this individual contributor role will impact through matrix leadership, vendor and stakeholder influence, and ownership of business processes that support program, financial, and operational decision-making across Technical Operations.This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): Provide matrix leadership by influencing internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional partners to align operational decision-making by translating program priorities, business planning, financial assumptions, risk trade-offs, and decision-making inputs without direct people management authority.Lead contract planning, negotiation support, execution, and lifecycle management for Technical Operations Partner with Legal, Finance, and functional stakeholders to ensure contracts include appropriate business terms, deliverables, governance expectations, performance metrics, budget assumptions, and compliance requirementsBuild productive relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders to support effective negotiation, clear accountability, timely execution, and practical resolution of business and operational issuesContribute to Technical Operations budget management processes, including annual planning inputs, forecast updates, purchase order oversight, invoice review, accrual support, variance analysis, and consolidated budget roll-ups for leadership reviewOrchestrate governance meetings and business reviews, ensuring clear agendas, decision logs, action tracking, risk escalation, and follow-through on commitments across internal and external stakeholdersSupport vendor selection, onboarding, and transition activities by coordinating business requirements, operational assumptions, proposal comparisons, contracting needs, budget impacts, governance expectations, and stakeholder decision-making inputsIdentify opportunities to improve vendor value, operating efficiency, cost management, contract structure, governance discipline, and cross-functional ways of working across the Technical Operations supplier networkRequirementsRequires 12+ years of progressive biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience, including substantial experience manufacturing and supply chain, and related GMP operationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related discipline requiredDemonstrated Director-level ability to participate with senior management in establishing strategic plans and objectives, translate functional strategy into operational plans, and ensure effective execution across internal teams and external partnersMastery of the core functional area with strong understanding of how Supply Chain, External Manufacturing, CMC, Quality, and Regulatory intersect to support company goals and competitive positioningProven ability to resolve complex, cross-functional operational issues where problems are not clearly defined; anticipates risks, develops practical mitigation plans, and drives measurable outcomesDemonstrated success leading through influence in matrixed environments, including aligning senior stakeholders, reconciling multiple perspectives, and negotiating matters of significance with vendors, partners, or major customers without reliance on direct reporting authorityDemonstrated knowledge of contract management, budgeting processes, supplier governance, business reviews, KPIs, and issue escalationCombination drug-device experience desirableStrong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills; able to operate with significant autonomy, sound judgment, and high accountability in a fast-paced matrix environmentAbility to travel domestically and internationally, as neededThe salary range for this position is commensurate with experienceViridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive pay and stock options for all employeesMedical, dental, and vision insurance100% Paid Parental Leave Short- and long-term disability coverageLife, Travel and AD&D401(k) Company Match with immediate company vestEmployee Stock Purchase planGenerous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdownsVarious fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programsViridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.Employee Type: FT Exempt