POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Planning & Logistics will be responsible for leading end-to-end supply planning, S&OP execution, logistics, product launch readiness and ongoing production across Rigel's clinical and commercial portfolio. This role will drive alignment across demand, supply, inventory, and financial planning, ensuring reliable product supply and operational excellence. The position supports programs from clinical development through commercialization and requires strong cross-functional leadership across Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams.
Salary Range: $180,000 - $215,000
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supply Planning & S&OP:
- Lead and manage the monthly S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans.
- In coordination with the Product Leads, develop and maintain integrated supply plans across drug substance, intermediates, and finished product.
- Consolidate, maintain and update the Tech Ops LRP financial plan
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor supply performance and inventory health.
- Drive scenario planning and risk-based decision making.
- Product Launch & Lifecycle Management:
- Lead supply chain strategy and execution for clinical and commercial product launches.
- Ensure launch readiness across demand translation, capacity alignment, inventory positioning, and logistics.
- Support lifecycle management including scale-up, tech transfer, and post-launch stabilization.
- External Manufacturing & Procurement:
- Collaborate with CMOs and external partners to ensure supply continuity and execution.
- Oversee procurement activities including RFP, SOW, purchase order management and vendor performance.
- Ensure alignment between supply plans and financial forecasts.
- Logistics & Distribution:
- Define and oversee global logistics strategies and execution including cold chain, freight forwarding, and distribution networks.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and import/export requirements.
- Optimize transportation and distribution models.
- Oversee R&D warehouse and materials movement to and from same
- Risk Management & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies and business continuity plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance.
- Leverage digital tools and analytics to improve visibility and efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Product Leads, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams.
- Provide clear communication and executive-level insights on supply performance and risks.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 12+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Strong experience in S&OP, supply planning, and product launch support.
- Experience working with CMOs and external manufacturing networks.
- Knowledge of GMP and global regulatory requirements.
- Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; paid company holidays; a 401(k) plan; and other benefits.
WORKING CONDITIONS: - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.
