Merck
Value Chain Management (VCM) is the accountable organization for our company's Manufacturing Division product supply chain strategy in alignment with Global Human Health brand/franchise commercial goals.
The Small Molecule VCM Product Leader (PL) is the end-to-end (E2E) supply chain lead responsible for developing and executing product supply strategies for one or more products. The VCM Product Leader will be responsible for supply chain design, global filing and launch strategy, long-range demand vs capacity planning, integrated risk management, cost of goods projections, post approval change management and lifecycle strategies for their product(s).
The VCM Product Leader will lead the cross-functional Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) for pipeline products or Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) for commercial products to develop and maintain a multi-year product strategy, prioritize key investments across the product supply chain, assure key project execution, and drive year on year attainment of brand operating metrics.
Additionally, the VCM PL will lead the SCWG/ VCMT to serve as a network level escalation team, to manage issues and risks escalated from sites and functions that require network level responses and communications.
Responsibilities
Lead cross functional teams for pipeline and commercial products. Lead supply chain design and value stream mapping. Gain alignment and endorsement for supply chain strategic elements through senior stakeholder management and appropriate executive governance forums. Develop and maintain product supply chain lifecycle strategies through Product Master Plans (PMP), and GPO Network Orchestration including: product enhancements, cross-product considerations, process and method technical changes, robustness/quality/ productivity projects. Manage product supply risk through Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including identification & prioritization of mitigation strategies. Lead Global Filing and Launch (GFLS) strategy development to gain cross-divisional alignment on scope and timing. Develop and maintain Cost of Goods projections through the product lifecycle. Support network strategies driven by long term pipeline evolution, and support associated cross-functional teams implementing manufacturing network expansion. Manage the interface with GHH on the global long-range demand forecast and engage with VCM Operations Research COE on the development and maintenance of supply models and conducting scenario analysis in response to evolving global demand dynamics. Engage in resolution of global product supply disruptions where long-term strategic supply chain alternatives need to be established. Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management or related field. Preferred: Master’s degree or higher in related discipline Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience Strong background across manufacturing operations, technology, quality, and supply chain. Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams through complex strategy/ project development and execution. Knowledge of business functions including Technology, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain and Commercial. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Lead cross functional teams for pipeline and commercial products. Lead supply chain design and value stream mapping. Gain alignment and endorsement for supply chain strategic elements through senior stakeholder management and appropriate executive governance forums. Develop and maintain product supply chain lifecycle strategies through Product Master Plans (PMP), and GPO Network Orchestration including: product enhancements, cross-product considerations, process and method technical changes, robustness/quality/ productivity projects. Manage product supply risk through Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including identification & prioritization of mitigation strategies. Lead Global Filing and Launch (GFLS) strategy development to gain cross-divisional alignment on scope and timing. Develop and maintain Cost of Goods projections through the product lifecycle. Support network strategies driven by long term pipeline evolution, and support associated cross-functional teams implementing manufacturing network expansion. Manage the interface with GHH on the global long-range demand forecast and engage with VCM Operations Research COE on the development and maintenance of supply models and conducting scenario analysis in response to evolving global demand dynamics. Engage in resolution of global product supply disruptions where long-term strategic supply chain alternatives need to be established. Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management or related field. Preferred: Master’s degree or higher in related discipline Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience Strong background across manufacturing operations, technology, quality, and supply chain. Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams through complex strategy/ project development and execution. Knowledge of business functions including Technology, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain and Commercial. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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