Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Job Description

***Note: a candidate has been identified for this role***

The Supply Chain Business Ops and Strategy Lead is a key member of the GSC Core Leadership Team and is responsible for ensuring the Biogen SC ecosytem is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Supply Chain (Sr VP), the role is empowered to optimize how the SC ecosystem operates through Biogen SC and our External partners and market, and prioritization of the implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with PO+T and Biogen’s priorities. This position will provide decision foundation to the SC Lead and SC Core LS Team. This position will lead through influence, lead cross-functional teams within the Biogen SC. Focus of the role is on assessing the external landscape for supply chain trends, (including technology, Go to Market and global growth, and bring environmental scan/information into the SC organizational to align and develop strategic direction and Biogen SC brand in the market. Offer business and strategic mentorship for middle managers and fill in temporary gaps for LT during organizational transitions as appropriate and depending on incumbents experiences

Principal Accountabilities

  • Geographies Owns and Builds on the BIIB SC Vision, Purpose, Brand and Strategy, fully integrated with the Biogen and PO+T Strategy, focused on Value Creation/Brand for Biogen and Patients. Offer recommendations on potential operating model and approaches that leverage external resources/consulting./ partners for what work in predictable at targeted for automation vs what work drive SC strategy. Drive agree upon SVP SC approval and direction and with PO&T functional leaders. Offer Program and Project leadership to matrix teams to drive priorities to completion, budget, planning, communication and integration across all GSC functions and Geographies
  • Orchestrates the Supply Chain Neuroscience ecosystem and governance across Supply Chain and Internal and External key stakeholders. Demonstrate strong leadership of a cross-functional/stakeholder information flow and roles/ responsibilities within Biogen. Oversees and manages the flow of information/key decisions across functions including business and planning processes, strategic management meetings, communications and reporting. This includes managing partnerships and other external organizations that build our SC profile – our SC brand image – social media with external partners, suppliers, employment brand etc
  • Partner with Corporate Responsibility, PR, HR, EH&S and Corp Communication on building SC brand awareness.
  • Secure LT presence or act as a Biogen SC representative via speaking engagements at external conference to build Biogen SC presence and influence in the Supply Chain global community (including and beyond Pharma – such as in consumer brands
  • Drive and ensure Digital learning and capability build within the Biogen SC Ecosystem. Challenge current approaches and capabilities, and bring different approaches within our Digital Value Creating Area, Commercial and Clinical Supply Chain.
  • Partners with our Operational Excellence Team and Pillar Leads and identifies continuous improvements to enhance end-to- end visibility and Biogen and Patient Value Creation.
  • Acts as a key advisor to the Head of GSC and GSC Core LS Team. Compile Risk management assessment for SVP presentations to BOD– prepare material, analytics, and trends connected with overall SC Strategy; offer details and framework for SVP (Peter) presentations. Assesses benefit/costs analysis on existing consulting arrangements such as with $4M spend in PLM outsourced model and partnership with D&L with a proposal for changes or tradeoffs to SC LT. Offer recommendations and trades off for these and other GSC Functions.
  • Leads & runs the GSC Core LS meetings and GSC Organization Connect and Engage sessions. Prioritizes agenda; drives key decisions and strategic topics; partners with presenters; prepare and issue meeting summaries and follow-ups with owners/due dates. Owns our Keeping Our Promises and Coaching Forums.
  • Budget accountability. Oversee the headcount, fees & services, and systems funding needs on a quarterly and yearly basis. Key liaison and interface with our GSC Finance business partner and the PO&T finance organization with regard to financial impact of strategic initiatives and investments, with program management, portfolio management, human resources, R&D and commercial organization and other key functions.
  • And other job duties that may be assigned from time to time. (E.g. Offer business and strategic mentorship for middle managers and fill in temporary gaps for LT during organizational transitions as appropriate and depending on incumbents experiences)

  • Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Science, Engineering or similar education required

  • Required Skills
    • Minimum 10 years working experience in a highly complex corporate environment or equivalent
    • People management experience and/or cross functional management experience
    • Strong influencing and negotiation skills to attain buy-in from different stakeholders
    • Experience within a global and regulated environment
    • Able to deal with high levels of ambiguity and complexity. Anticipates potential risks, develops contingency plans, and is capable to drive and own strategic and/or complex decisions
    • Exceptional team player and ability to develop strong network across the company

    Preferred Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt

  • Additional Information

    Why Biogen?

    Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
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    Deadline: 10-05-2024

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