Associate Director, Warehousing & Distribution
Core
Lead warehousing and distribution operations for a cell therapy manufacturing center, ensuring reliable material flow, product quality, and compliance with GDP/cGMP.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Associate Director) in regulated manufacturing logistics
Builds
Cell therapy manufacturing supply chain and patient supply network
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Regulated logistics
Required skills
People leadership in ramp-up, GDP/cGMP compliance, inventory control, budget management, Lean Six Sigma, stakeholder influence, risk management, digital warehouse systems
Preferred skills
Cell therapy/biopharma supply chain experience, COI/COC knowledge, cold-chain logistics, TPM practices
Technologies
Warehouse management systems, ERP, electronic quality systems, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute warehousing strategy and operating model; build and lead the warehouse organization during ramp-up; ensure compliant end-to-end warehouse activities (receipt to dispatch); establish governance for inventory accuracy and traceability; monitor and improve safety, quality, and cost performance; manage risks and business continuity; lead cross-functional relationships for production planning and logistics initiatives