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Associate Director, Supply Chain Business Process Management

Orchard Therapeutics
£61,403 - £77,749 a year
City of London, England
Full time
1 week ago

Location: London, UK

Reports to: VP, Global Manufacturing Technology & Supply


Job Summary:

The Associate Director, Supply Chain Business Process Management (BPM) is responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes to align with Orchard’s strategic goals. The role focuses on process improvement, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless integration of ERP and patient orchestration platforms within a GxP-regulated environment.


Key Responsibilities

Business Process Optimization:

  • Analyze, design, and improve SCM business processes across logistics, distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing.
  • Lead process improvement projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
  • Define workflows, document processes, and establish KPIs.
  • Oversee change management, training, and post-implementation reviews.
  • Provide leadership and problem solving expertise to effectively work with and influence teams of the functional representatives.


Digital Transformation & ERP Implementation:

  • Translate business needs into ERP and patient orchestration platform requirements.
  • Lead system selection, vendor management, and project execution.
  • Align digital initiatives with IT and business strategy.
  • Ensure cross-functional system integration with quality, commercial, clinical, and medical functions.
  • Manage risk, milestones, stakeholder communication, and project governance.


Operational Excellence & SCM Management:

  • Lead S&OP cycles and KPI reporting for executive leadership.
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma to enhance SCM efficiency.
  • Establish SCM risk management processes and reviews.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years in business process management, ERP implementation, and digital systems within biotech/life sciences.
  • Deep knowledge of SCM ERP modules (procurement, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing).
  • Experience with patient orchestration platforms for Cell and Gene Therapy.
  • Proficient in business process mapping, Lean Six Sigma, and GxP compliance.
  • Familiar with IT and quality change control processes.


Skills & Competencies:

  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in dynamic environments.


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or Business-related field.
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