Supply Launch Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Supply Launch Lead to join us in our Global Supply Chain organization based in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role:

You will act as a product supply launch and implementation leader by coordinating all activities needed for Execution. Ensure Launch Change Controls are raised, presented, and approved on time to achieve launch readiness as per plan as well as any key activities supporting the launch.

What you will do:

• You will be in charge of organizing and supporting cross-functional team meetings with key stakeholders who are involved in the execution and delivery of the launch project under the ownership of PVU Supply Chain Leads.

• You will understand time-sensitive nature of product launches by minimizing and/or eliminating delays within the critical path. Resolve supply readiness risks & issues and escalate to PVU Supply Leads that cannot be resolved.

• You will support and collaborate with the Supply Chain functional teams such as Systems and Processes, Master Data and E2E Product Planning for the purposes of supply and capacity planning readiness (e.g., SIOP cycle) needed to meet the commercial volume demand as per launch plan.

• You will effectively use designated systems applications to support launch execution and communication e.g. QMS, Integrate, Polaris. Responsible for updating and maintaining all systems databases required by the Launch Excellence Framework.

• You will participate in the implementation of departmental and cross-functional process improvement initiatives e.g. S&TS Launch Framework, Change Control Network, AW and Labeling through lessons learnt and experience sharing.

• You will escalate strategic/tactical supply risks identified during project execution that could impact multiple products/assets or supply/manufacturing strategies.

• You will support the PVU Supply Chain Leads for the designated therapeutic area and act as a backup with respect to launch readiness when needed for representation in specific meetings and committees such as pre-CTR, CTR, TST’s, SIOP cycles.

• You will work as a member of the PVU Supply Chain team to contribute in the Practice growth by sharing lessons learned, ways of working, etc.

For this position you’ll need the followingeducation, experienceandskills:

• You have a Master’s degree
• You have the ability to influence, lead others to ensure alignment across all stakeholders and enable execution.
• You have the ability to create collaboration and navigate across the organization from Operations to Leadership levels.
• You are understanding, consolidating translating, and sharing the big picture and embracing all perspectives.
• A good financial background is required.
• You have an in-depth (min 10 years) expertise in Supply Chain management with at least 5 years’ experience in the Life science industry.
• You have Pharma business understanding in a global world, including development, launch, geography expansion, loss of exclusivity and the regulations applicable.
• You have a strong business acumen, analytical skills, familiar with financial evaluation techniques.
• You have robust long-term planning and new product launches process knowledge

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

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