Supply Chain Operations Manager Job In London

This is an exciting role for a long-standing pharmaceutical company who produce branded and generic products. Due to internal growth they are hiring for a new a Product Launch Lead. In this role, you essentially manage internally the product launch from a supply chain operation perspective ensuring the smooth transition of products from company to 3rd party logistics and so forth.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the introduction of new products into existing and new territories.
• Project manage new product development projects.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure validation of logistics route and warehouse.
• Launch support overall process to ensure all new products are as per schedule, and cost budgets, supporting launch stock availability to sales in all markets.
• Work with 3rd party suppliers where relevant, to ensure that all activities are performed in a timely manner.
• Create GANTT charts / budget trackers for active projects.
• Work with the Commercial / NPD team to create ‘Product Summary’ sheets.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent with experience in the same or a similar role
• Current understanding of GMP/GDP
• Strong Supply Chain process experience.
• Good experience on supplier contracts etc.
• Experience of managing relationships of suppliers, CMOs, logistics providers, wholesalers, and laboratories.
• End-to-end project management experience of new product launches involving multiple external participants.
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Ability to successfully manage numerous and complex product launch projects.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.