Associate Director, Supply Chain

Overview

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan's most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

 

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA's commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets.  In the United States, MTPA launched rare diseases treatments including RADICAVA (edaravone) injectables in 2017, EXSERVAN (riluzole) oral film in 2021, and RADICAVA (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022.  The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, and business development functions.  MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness. 

 

The Associate Director, Supply Chain leads, develops, establishes, and manages the Supply Chain activities in preparation, commercialization, and launch of new products in development in North American market (US and Canada) related to planning, procurement, label and packaging development, distribution, importation, export, and vendor management. This incumbent will drive Supply Chain strategy and collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders; as well as cooperating with and supporting the Director, Supply Chain. This incumbent will set up the coordination, transportation, timelines, and inventory targets for product launches as well as maintaining the optimization of Supply Chain operations and net working capital for commercial products.

 

Drawing on a working knowledge of product supply systems and best practices, as well as experience within international product shipping, this incumbent will work closely with management to develop and implement process improvement and help to build the organization and systems for future products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and complete the Supply Chain related tasks (e.g. distribution flow, packaging specification, artwork, packaging qualification, 3PL distribution set-up, master data, serialization) for the preparation, commercialization, and launch for existing and development products by closely working with MTP internal colleagues in various functions (Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety, Finance, etc.), colleagues in Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma group, and external companies (e.g. CMO, CPO, 3PL, consultants, service providers, etc.)
• Manage Supply Chain activities including procurement, importing product, planning, and coordinating packaging, labeling, distribution of drug product, risk reduction, serialization, and maintenance of adequate and optimized inventory level.
• Design of Supply Chain in accordance with all the information of products and implements supply routes, specifications, timeline, and inventories, while optimizes them through collaborations with stakeholders and partners inside as well as outside of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Group.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for our products in the US and Canada as required for planning of product supply and propose appropriate demand volume and timing. Participate and support our regional/global S&OP and regional/global Supply Chain management meetings.
• Develop and maintain the supply contracts and distribution agreements for our products in the US & Canada with MTPC, CMO, CPO, 3PL etc. Monitor performances and service levels of outside partners such as CMO, CPO, and 3PL to ensure proper service levels, and assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Establish, manage, and control efficiently and effectively of our product inventories across the Supply Chain including 3PL, trade, and end users. Employ best practices of inventory management strategies and tactics as well as preparing inventory management metrics such as safety stock, cycle stock, EOQ, etc.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues in Supply Chain, Accounting, Market Access, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, etc. of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Group, including external vendors and partners, i.e., warehouse, pharmacies, transporting companies.
• Support the evaluation, selection and quality audit of manufacturing, packaging/labeling, distribution, and Supply Chain related vendors and service providers. Support and participate at regulatory audits, such as state inspections, FDA audits, QA audits, etc.
• Monitor the new regulation and industry standard such as GMP in terms of US Supply Chain and secure Supply Chain activities are fully compliant with the updated regulation.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute, as appropriate, Supply Chain related SOPs, reports and meeting minutes and budgets.
• Prepare Supply Chain related budgets and manages within allocated budgets and resources as appropriate.
• Additional Supply Chain related duties as assigned by MTP management.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific, operations, or related discipline is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 4 years in Supply Chain.
• Expertise in Supply Chain, both local and international, of the clinical medicine and drug development processes.
• Experience in managing cold chain products in US is highly preferred.
• Experience handling drug + device combination products in US is highly preferred.
• Must have knowledge in US regulations as they pertain to Supply Chain activities (e.g., GMP, US Serialization, Logistics).
• Experience working with CMO, 3PL and other service providers is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance, is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Required to travel up to 20-30% both domestically and internationally.
• Must be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC), against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate.  At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

 

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.  In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

 

The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $220,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

 

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

 

This position is eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

 

Employment Type: OTHER