Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–10 Years
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end New Product Launch (NPL) activities for global pharmaceutical markets. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring launch readiness, driving demand and supply planning, and facilitating seamless commercialization of new products from regulatory approval through market launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Launch Pipeline Management: Monitor and maintain the Expected Approval List to prioritize upcoming launches.
- Demand Forecasting: Consolidate and validate country-wise quantity forecasts to ensure supply alignment with market potential.
- Resource Planning: Project API & FDF requirements based on forecasts to prevent raw material bottlenecks.
- Project Lifecycle Tracking: Manage the journey of a product from Non-commercialized status to active market presence.
- Supply Chain Fulfillment: Oversee the transition from Purchase Order (PO) to Sales Order (SO) and ensure timely invoicing.
- Artwork & Packaging: Direct the tracking of artwork development and approvals, ensuring 100% accuracy for diverse regulatory landscapes.
Manufacturing & Plant Coordination
- Production Readiness: Ensure end-to-end readiness at the plant level for both API and FDF stages.
- Plant Liaison: Coordinate directly with manufacturing teams to schedule batches and troubleshoot production hurdles.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Stakeholder Interface: Act as the point of contact for Country Managers, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Procurement.
- Feasibility Analysis: Evaluate project timelines and provide data-driven feedback to various divisions regarding the logistical feasibility of launch dates.
Required Experience:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in New Product Launches (NPL) within a global or emerging markets context is preferred.
- Academic: M.Pharma, MBA, or Masters in Life Sciences. A foundational background in Life Sciences is preferred.
- Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage.
