Biogen
Director, Global Supply Operations- Apellis
Cambridge, MA, USA · Director
Stay score
odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →Employer immigration record
from this employer's Department of Labor filings
Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Files H-1B transfers
Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.
Community outcomes
No reports yet — be the first to help the next applicant.
About the role
- Reporting to the Executive Director of Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal role in driving global governance and performance management of third-party packaging/labeling and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) relationships.
- Your efforts will ensure consistent quality, compliance, service, and cost performance, enhancing our supply chain's reliability and efficiency.
- This position is crucial for maintaining robust supplier relationships and optimizing supply chain processes, ultimately contributing significant value to our business operations.
Responsibilities
- Select, qualify, onboard, and manage a portfolio of external supply chain partners to meet quality, cost, service, and performance objectives.
- Implement best-in-class supplier relationship management practices, including governance, KPIs, and business reviews.
- Lead and manage third-party logistics (3PL) relationships to ensure compliant storage, distribution, and inventory control.
- Ensure inventory levels are maintained at targets, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with Trade & Distribution to align key order fulfillment and customer-facing processes.
- Lead launch preparation and lifecycle management planning by building scalable supply chain infrastructure.
- Develop integrated project plans aligned with Commercial goals and manage ambiguity and complexity.
- Lead contract strategy and negotiations across the supply chain with suppliers and service providers.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain compliance and oversee change controls.
- Maintain processes and systems to support regulatory compliance requirements, including DSCSA and product serialization.
Requirements
- You are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in supply chain management, particularly within biotech or pharmaceutical environments.
- Your experience with ERP systems and Serialization implementation positions you as a valuable asset to our team.
- Proven leadership ability in both direct team structure and cross-functional matrix environments.
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar field.
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain roles of increasing complexity, with at least 6 years in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with supplier relationship management in a cGMP environment.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with excellent organizational skills.
- Experience with Serialization implementation and DSCSA regulations.
- Experience working in ERP systems in a pharmaceutical environment, including SAP and/or Oracle.
- Master's Degree and/or Supply Chain certification.
- Strong experience in negotiation and contract management.
- Proven track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Job Level: Management
- Additional Information
Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Company info
- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.
This listing is sourced directly from Biogen's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.