Executive Director, Clinical and Commercial Global Supply Chain

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals•Waltham, MA

28d•$243,900 - $335,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Deciphera is seeking an Executive Director to lead its global clinical and commercial supply chain organization. The role is responsible for reliable product supply across the portfolio, critical supply decisions, and leadership of a high-performing team, in close partnership with stakeholders across Deciphera and ONO. The position leads supply chain strategy and execution across the product lifecycle, supporting clinical studies, commercial operations, and future launches.

Requirements

Deep clinical supply chain leadership experience supporting global Phase I–III programs.
Commercial supply experience, including at least one successful product launch and support of marketed products.
Executive leadership experience, including leading leaders, influencing decisions, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and driving results through others.
Experience leading end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations from clinical development through commercialization.
Proven success managing outsourced manufacturing and global supply networks, including CMO/CDMO partnerships.
Executive presence and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and global colleagues.
15+ years of progressive supply chain experience within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals.
Ability to step into a highly visible leadership role with minimal ramp-up time and quickly become a trusted business partner.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple global product launches.
Experience within a highly outsourced biotechnology operating model.
Experience partnering with international stakeholders and global leadership teams.
Advanced degree and/or APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Lead global clinical and commercial supply chain strategy and execution across the product lifecycle.
Ensure uninterrupted supply across clinical studies, commercial operations, and future product launches.
Participate as a member of the leadership team, including budgeting, forecasting, and S&OP.
Partner with Technical Operations, Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, and ONO colleagues to drive supply decisions and manage risk.
Lead and develop a high-performing global supply chain organization.
Oversee external manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and distribution partners.
Guide inventory, capacity, demand planning, and supply continuity strategies in support of business objectives.