LEO Pharma

Associate Director - Supply Chain - Pharma Commercial - US

LEO Pharma • $130K — $155K *
Madison, NJ 07940In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
  • Approximately 10 years of relevant supply chain experience with strong process expertise.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred, especially with US regulations and distribution models.
  • Experience managing product launches and complex distribution networks, preferably in specialty or rare disease markets.
  • Proficiency in SAP and IBP required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the US Supply Chain strategy for growth and product launches.
  • Design launch supply strategies to support commercial goals and patient access.
  • Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and planning discipline across the portfolio.
  • Own end-to-end launch readiness for new products, including rare diseases.
  • Establish launch stage gates and cross-functional review forums.
  • Recommend optimal US distribution models tailored for each product.
  • Coordinate orders and shipments to ensure timely supply/demand control.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a growing sector.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional partnerships.
  • Engagement with innovative supply chain practices for rare diseases.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
Full Job Description
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Location: Madison 07940, New Jersey, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 4851

Role Description

Associate Director - Supply Chain - Pharma Commercial - US

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Develop and lead the US Supply Chain strategy to support profitable growth, new asset launches, and a growing rare disease portfolio.
  • Design launch supply strategies that support commercial objectives, patient access, and continuity of care.
  • Drive portfolio optimization, network design, SKU lifecycle management, and distribution model evolution.
  • Improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline across the portfolio.


Launch Excellence & Rare Disease Readiness
  • Own end-to-end US launch readiness for new products (including rare disease) from pre-launch through post-launch stabilization.
  • Establish launch stage gates, risk registers, and cross-functional review forums.
  • Define launch inventory strategies: safety stock, MOQ, shelf-life, stock build, and allocation logic.
  • Develop fit-for-purpose supply approaches for rare disease and specialty brands, accounting for low-volume demand, patient-specific fulfillment, and controlled distribution.


Distribution Strategy & Channel Management
  • Recommend optimal US distribution models (wholesale, specialty distributor, specialty pharmacy, limited distribution, direct-to-provider) for each product.
  • Partner with Trade, Market Access, Commercial, and Patient Services to align distribution with reimbursement, channel economics, and service-level expectations.
  • Monitor service levels, inventory visibility, and operating costs across all distribution partners; secure budget adherence.
  • Ensure distribution network readiness for launches, product changes, and portfolio evolution.


Operations
  • Coordinate orders and shipments with production sites and global distribution, ensuring valid and timely supply/demand control.
  • Enforce inventory policy, forecast accuracy objectives, and proactive out-of-stock mitigation.
  • Act as the primary interface between Supply Chain, distributors, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, Serialization, and HQ.


Risk Management
  • Identify supply chain, launch, and distribution risks; develop mitigation strategies for business continuity.
  • Lead scenario planning for supply disruption, demand shifts, shelf-life constraints, and distribution partner performance.


Compliance & Sustainability
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, serialization, trade compliance, and authority reporting requirements.
  • Support sustainability initiatives including recycling, waste reduction, and process efficiency improvements.


Other
  • Coordinate with Regulatory, Quality, Patient Solutions, and Brand Managers on launches, variations, and re-registrations.
  • Support Global Product Supply Management with ad hoc reporting and business insights.


Your Profile

Education & Experience
  • Graduate degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
  • Approximately 10 years of relevant supply chain experience with strong process expertise and business acumen.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred, including US regulations and commercial distribution models.
  • Experience supporting product launches and managing complex distribution networks (specialty and/or rare disease preferred).
  • Proficiency in SAP and IBP required.


Skills & Competencies
  • Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across functions.
  • Strategic thinking with ability to prioritize and align initiatives to business goals.
  • Advanced analytical capability - quantitative evaluation of trends, inconsistencies, and business impacts.
  • Financial literacy: budget management, financial analysis, and KPI-based performance tracking.
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain, trade processes, launch planning, and patient-centric distribution.
  • Highly effective communication skills (presentations, written, verbal).
  • Collaborative, enterprise-minded problem solver with high ownership and accountability.
  • Continuous improvement mindset; ability to constructively challenge existing processes.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a dynamic environment.


About LEO Pharma

LEO Pharma is a Danish pharmaceutical company that specializes in dermatology and thrombosis. The company was founded in 1908 by pharmacists August Kongsted and Anton Antons. LEO Pharma is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company's products are used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and acne. LEO Pharma is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and improve the health and well-being of its employees and the communities where it operates.
Learn more about LEO Pharma
Size
5,600 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Founded
1908
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