Lead BlueRock Therapeutics' end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for research, process development, clinical manufacturing, and clinical trial execution

Establish and lead integrated planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, and distribution capabilities

Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, MSAT, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and external suppliers

Oversee procurement, planning, and materials management teams

Develop integrated supply planning aligned with demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, sourcing strategies, CMC development plans, and clinical requirements

Implement supply chain standards, metrics, and governance

Lead capacity planning and scenario modeling for prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making

Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials, consumables, testing services, and outsourced manufacturing

Build strategic supplier partnerships and mitigate supply and quality risks

Support supplier qualification, performance management, quality agreements, audits, and inspection readiness

Ensure compliant movement of clinical materials, drug product, patient-specific therapies, and development samples

Oversee logistics, import/export activities, permits, chain-of-identity, chain-of-custody, and clinical documentation

Develop cold-chain and controlled-temperature distribution strategies

Ensure labeling, packaging, and distribution controls for clinical investigational products

Lead GMP materials management, inventory control, warehousing, replenishment, master data governance, and transactional compliance

Serve as business lead for ERP, inventory management, sourcing, logistics, and digital transformation systems





Establish procedures and quality systems for inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance

Build materials-management and supply-chain infrastructure for Greater Toronto Area operations under design and construction

Lead and develop supply chain planners, buyers, and materials management professionals

Foster operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, BlueRock policies, and global regulatory requirements

Maintain inspection-ready operations and support audits, inspections, and quality investigations

Monitor and report KPIs to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement

Requirements

BS/MS or PhD in a business or scientific field with ≥12+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant supply chain management and/or project leadership experience

Direct experience with shipments requiring critical/ultra-cold chain constraints, materials, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution

General understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain including serialization preferred

Experience working in a GxP pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology regulated environment

Experience representing the function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and defending GxP systems in audit settings





Ability to adapt to changing timelines and priorities in a rapid-paced, dynamic company

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with relevant legal standards and compliance systems

Working knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards

Demonstrated application of LEAN or Six Sigma preferred

Experience working with contract service providers such as offsite warehouses and logistics providers

Experience with ERP, LIMS, CMMS, and WMS electronic systems

Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently

Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive expertise in supply chain strategy and operations, including procurement, materials management, and compliance within GxP regulated environments. Proven ability to lead teams, develop sourcing strategies, and implement supply chain standards to ensure operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain Management

GxP Compliance

Procurement Strategy

Inventory Control

Cold-Chain Distribution

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Supply Chain Strategy

Materials Management

Capacity Planning

Scenario Modeling

GMP Regulations

Quality Assurance

LEAN Methodology

Six Sigma

Project Leadership

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Clinical Manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance

Supply Chain Governance

Inspection Readiness

Quality Agreements

Tools & Technologies

ERP Systems

LIMS

CMMS

WMS

Digital Transformation Systems

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📌 Director, Supply Chain (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg