Market Project and Process Lead

UCB•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the US Market Supply Operations (MSO) leadership team, you will provide country-level leadership to US Market Supply Operations (MSO), US Supply Chain, ensuring the organization meets US patient demand through operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and robust governance frameworks. You will set the vision for how MSO operates, embedding audit readiness and stakeholder engagement into every process while driving transformation that accelerates delivery and strengthens adherence to standards. You are accountable for ensuring agility and resilience within a governance-led operating model, positioning the US market as a benchmark for performance, compliance, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, process governance, or transformation roles
Experience operating in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical, or similarly regulated industries)

Nice To Haves

Proven experience working across market/local and global organizations, aligning local execution with global standards
Demonstrated leadership of cross‑functional, multi‑stakeholder initiatives without direct authority
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent preferred)
Experience leading or supporting US pharmaceutical supply chain operations
Strong systems and data fluency (e.g., SAP; reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI or Qlik; exposure to EDI / external data sources such as IQVIA)
Global supply chain experience in complex, matrixed environments

Responsibilities

Drive operational excellence across US Market Supply Operations by governing processes, standards, and ways of working.
Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong governance across all MSO activities.
Lead strategic projects that improve efficiency, reduce cost to serve, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Lead digital enablement, including process automation, AI adoption, and enhanced reporting (Power BI, agentive tools).
Manage logistics and supply risks, maintain business continuity plans, and coordinate annual testing and validation.
Coordinate transformation initiatives that improve distribution readiness, including cold chain and network capacity expansion.
Serve as the central governance point for MSO processes, documentation, compliance checkpoints, and continuous improvement.
Run cross functional workshops and governance forums to align teams, resolve issues, and harmonize operations.
Act as a key connector between US MSO and global functions, ensuring alignment with global supply chain standards and strategic priorities.
Monitor performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve speed and reliability.
Support U.S. product launches, supply readiness, distribution visibility, and overall market continuity.
Govern vendor performance through structured reviews and integrated performance management.
Coach teams, build capabilities, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.