Summary
The Director, Clinical Supply Chain & Planning will be responsible for domestic and international order fulfillment of clinical trial product (including Standard of Care – SOC) for RayzeBio clinical programs. In this role, the Director, Clinical Supply Chain & Planning will manage all clinical trial labeling, packaging and distribution activities for products manufactured externally through third parties for RayzeBio or other commercial vendors. Responsibilities also include the establishment of the departments and teams responsible for Clinical Supply Chain, Planning, and Warehousing/Depot. The Director will ensure compliance with FDA, GCP, GMP, DOT regulations as required.
Job Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensure the clinical supply chain team maintains and strengthens relationships with current suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors to enhance the supplier base and foster competitive pricing and quality.
- Manage the oversight of the team to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, co-negotiate contracts, and ensure all agreements are favorable to the company’s interests.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate leadership and clinical stakeholders regarding clinical supply chain activities.
- Oversee the team to ensure the management of relationships with external vendors, logistics providers, and third-party depots.
- Establish a sustainable process to monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations, ensuring a continuous supply of products
- Conduct regular cost analyses and establish benchmarks for continuous improvement, seeking cost-saving opportunities and optimizing procurement strategies based on market conditions.
- Ensure all operations comply with cGMP, GDP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Direct the development and maintenance of robust documentation, policies, and procedures for clinical supply chain activities.
- Oversee training, onboarding, and capability development for clinical supply chain teams.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, and commercial teams.
- Evaluate spending operations and work to enhance both the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
- Develop and implement risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages or supply chain disruptions.
- Attract, develop, supervise, and retain a high performing procurement team.
- Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Ensure succession planning and ongoing professional development for key roles.
Education and Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Preferred: MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain/procurement management within biotech, pharma, or comparable industries. Demonstrated experience in site operations, procurement, material management, and team leadership.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements (cGMP, GDP, FDA).
- Experience with S&OP, demand planning, and supply chain optimization.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence senior leaders.
- Proven experience developing and leading supply chain teams.
- Advanced proficiency in supply chain management methodologies and tools.
- Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control processes.
- Willingness to travel (up to 20%) between Indianapolis, San Diego, and other relevant locations.
- Leverages AI to drive program, portfolio, or functional performance through prioritization and scaled adoption
Physical Demands
- Regular interaction within office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments, with PPE required in certain areas.
Work Environment
- Moderate noise levels.
- Exposure to manufacturing, laboratory, and logistics environments.
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Compensation Overview:
Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $190,989 - $231,434 San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $206,268 - $249,949
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit [ https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.](https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/)
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
***Eligibility Disclosure:**_T_ he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.