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About Visby
Visby Medical is an ambitious, well-funded late-stage biotech startup. Driven by a belief that infectious disease diagnosis should be quick, accurate, and accessible to all, Visby has developed the worlds first single-use PCR platform that disrupts the traditional model and redefines the way infectious disease is tested and treated.
About Visby
Visby Medical is an ambitious, well-funded late-stage biotech startup. Driven by a belief that infectious disease diagnosis should be quick, accurate, and accessible to all, Visby has developed the worlds first single-use PCR platform that disrupts the traditional model and redefines the way infectious disease is tested and treated.
About The Role
The Director, Supply Chain is responsible for researching, identifying, negotiating, and bringing the most cost efficient and capable suppliers into our supply chain. The scope of the position involves implementing best practices in inventory management, forecasting, production planning, procurement and supply chain management. This role will architect the next-generation global supply chain for a mission-driven diagnostics innovator, shaping strategy, partnerships, and infrastructure to support scale, speed, and regulatory excellence.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Architect and lead global supply chain strategy across Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver functions.
- Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, focused on accountability, scalability, and excellence.
- Develop scalable systems and policies aligned with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and cGMP standards.
- Drive supply chain impact on company P&L, including ownership of COGS and working capital.
- Lead cross-functional S&OP & demand planning initiatives, integrating procurement and production needs.
- Direct global sourcing and manufacturing strategies to achieve cost, quality, and compliance goals.
- Manage NPI-to-Commercialization programs, including tech transfer and readiness for scale-up production.
- Negotiate strategic supplier agreements (MSAs, SLAs) and lead executive-level supplier governance.
- Oversee contract manufacturer (CMO/OEM) relationships, including site readiness and risk mitigation.
- Implement total cost modeling frameworks, including TCO, COGS, and dual-source strategies.
- Champion digital and operational transformation, including ERP optimization, AI-driven tools, and analytics dashboards, as well as lean, JIT, and value stream principles to reduce waste and improve flows.
- Act as strategic advisor to exec leadership, translating operational and technical risks into business insights.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related. Master's degree is a strong plus.
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally medical devices or diagnostics.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), MRP principles and Quality systems.
- Proven track record in inventory optimization, capacity planning, and supplier management.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards: 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, cGMP.
- APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification is a plus.
- $215,000 - $250,000 (salary range for candidates based in San Jose, CA)
- Compensation for the role is based on geographical location.
- Compensation also depends on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Visby offers highly competitive health insurance through United Healthcare or Kaiser, including a company-funded HSA option. We also offer flexible paid time off, 10 company holidays, and many other contemporary benefits and perks.
Visby is a proud recipient of the 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation.
Additional Information
We believe that the unique contributions of all Visbees is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status.
Full COVID Vaccination Required - Reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons considered.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Management, Manufacturing, and Supply ChainIndustries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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