Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Denali Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

1d•$135,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients. We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients. Successful supply chain management is a cornerstone of Denali’s strategy. The Clinical Supply Chain Planner will lead and coordinate all forecasting, planning, and supply chain strategy activities for Denali’s clinical programs. This role will oversee all aspects of the planning process including demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management strategy for GMP materials. The Supply Chain function sits within Technical Operations and therefore interfaces heavily with CMC, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and Finance. As Denali continues to develop its portfolio, this role will have the opportunity to help define and influence the long-term supply chain strategy.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain or related field and 8+ years of work experience
3+ years in clinical supply chain planning in the Life Sciences
Experience leading business process definition/improvement is strongly preferred
Skilled in using influence management to drive project success
Demonstrated ability to work accurately, meet timelines and handle multiple priorities
Capable of responding flexibly to changing prioritization in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive “can do” and collaborative manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Advanced analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Requires working knowledge of cGMP and regulations applicable to the FDA and comparable international regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Act as Supply Chain Lead for Denali’s clinical products including developing the supply chain strategy, demand and supply planning, and IRT strategy development
Execute scenario plans and develop recommended production and inventory management strategies
Serve as primary supply chain contact with internal and external stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with CMC, Development, and Finance departments to support program development
Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues to prevent missed timelines
Communicate program status both verbally and through written documents and reports
Drive continuous operational performance improvement efforts