Associate Director, Supply Chain

This position will provide leadership in the planning, forecasting, materials sourcing, distribution and return of Corcept's development and commercial products.

Responsibilities:                                                                         

• Identify and manage external global partners (e.g., depot, affiliate ops, CRO, IxRS vendors) to ensure consistent availability of drug supply at distribution centers/clinical trial sites
• Develop, maintain, and implement Supply Chain policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems with a focus on continuous improvement
• Coordinates labeling; defines packaging requirements; controls inventory; oversees shipping/receiving (including import/export), storage, and destruction
• Generate and review documents such as work orders, contracts, purchase orders, material transfer requests, and shipping documentation
• Works with QA to ensure supplies are prepared in accordance with the applicable global GxP regulations; supports QA vendor qualification and auditing process
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers/vendors to secure best pricing for the business. Monitor and report the cost, schedules and performance aspects of contracts, ensuring budgets and timelines are on track
• Assist with the preparation of the department budget. Manage budgets and collaborate with Finance to address budget variance.
• Lead Supply meetings
• Position requires 10-15% travel

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of forecasting and inventory management as it relates to master scheduling, materials requirement planning, and applicable SOPs and GMPs
• Ability to think strategically in order to anticipate risk to uninterrupted supply
• Demonstrated skill in successful international shipment, including customs clearance
• Demonstrated ability to establish supply strategy from clinical drug protocol

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences or Business (Operations Management or Supply Chain Management) or equivalent experience; certifications such as APICS, CPIM, CIRM, PMP are preferred
• 10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical industry, 7+ years experience in Supply Chain
• Experience in management of IRT systems

 The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $190,000 - $231,600; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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