Supply Chain Executive – Full Time – Remote – Based in Malaysia
About The Company
Pharmanovia is a dynamic, fast-growing international pharmaceutical company with a portfolio of over 20 brands across more than 140 markets. Our mission is to improve patient health globally by revitalising niche, tried-and-trusted medicines. Since its inception in 2013, Pharmanovia has grown consistently year on year, focusing on delivering high-quality branded prescription medicines to patients, prescribers, and healthcare providers worldwide. Our growth has enabled the company to reinvest in its products, brands, people, and communities. Today, Pharmanovia employs more than 300 colleagues representing 29 nationalities and operates across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Our core therapeutic areas include Cardiovascular, Oncology, Endocrinology, and Neurology. We are an agile, entrepreneurial, and innovative speciality pharmaceutical company committed to maximising the value of established and speciality medicines while improving patient access worldwide
About The Role
As a Supply Chain Executive, you will be the first point of contact for external and internal stakeholders regarding the portfolio you manage, and you will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager for External Manufacturing. Your role involves managing the “Procure to Pay†cycle of pharmaceutical products from third-party Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) located across the globe.
Responsibilities
- Reporting: Support demand forecasting and customer services, warehousing, and distribution teams by producing various daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- KPI Management: Understand and interrogate Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and data flows to support continuous improvement.
- Project Coordination: Develop and implement the supply chain component of acquisition projects to meet business goals within designated time frames and budgets.
- Transition Management: Collaborate with teams to ensure a smooth transition of Market Authorisation (MA) ownership and plan for new stock in Pharmanovia-approved trade dress.
- Master Data Management: Set up and validate master data in the ERP system, ensuring timely input into the CMO’s planning system to meet company KPIs.
- Troubleshooting: Address supply chain issues related to bridging stock, serialisation, and temperature evidence while maintaining high standards of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- Inventory Analysis: Provide inventory and buying support analysis, drawing insights from data to make recommendations to the business.
- Collaboration: Work closely with CMOs, distributors, regulatory, artwork, and IT teams to resolve artwork or packaging supply issues and implement process improvements.
- Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement, develop business cases, and engage relevant stakeholders to secure buy-in for developing new tools and action plans.
- Issue Resolution: Resolve challenges concerning transportation, logistics, imports/exports, customs clearance, or customer issues.
- Proactive Communication: Provide early warnings of impending product or stock problems to internal colleagues.
- Data Issue Management: Identify and resolve complex supply chain data issues.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understand regulations related to the procurement of medicinal products, including controlled drugs, dangerous goods, and devices.
- Data Integrity: Ensure data integrity and adhere to Pharmanovia’s work ethics and culture.
- Training Compliance: Follow Pharmanovia’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and approval procedures relevant to the supply chain role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science, CSCP/MBA certification
- Minimum five years in a pharmaceutical company managing acquisition and integration, supply planning and procurement of medicinal products, including controlled drugs, dangerous goods and devices, with an understanding of different HA regulations/norms
- Experience managing a team of high-energy individuals, with the ability to work collaboratively across global teams.
- Strong understanding of SAP S4H supply planning and ordering processes within the pharmaceutical industry, along with advanced Excel skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- A proven track record of leading discussions with divestment partners and proposing solutions to ensure supply continuity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Pharmanovia, we are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workforce.
Why Join Us?
At Pharmanovia, you will be part of a global speciality pharma business that values quality and supports a collaborative work culture. If you are passionate about supply chain dynamics and eager to drive improvements, we encourage you to apply!
