Director, Supply Chain, ERP Transformation at Vaxcyte

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Supply Chain, ERP Transformation, to join our dynamic team. As we transition from a clinical-stage organization to a fully integrated commercial biotech company, we are building the foundational capabilities essential to reliably deliver our first commercial vaccine to patients.

The Senior Director, Supply Chain ERP Transformation role will play a pivotal leadership role in designing and implementing the end-to-end processes required to support this transformation. This is a business role and not a technology role. In this role, you will lead a team of process leaders in developing and executing Plan-to-Deliver capabilities—including planning, scheduling, production, quality release, and logistics—as well as overseeing the comprehensive Direct Procure-to-Pay process, including purchasing, receiving and inventory management, quality release, and reconciliation.

The ideal candidate is well-versed in industry standards and best practices that are scalable, compliant, and aligned with our future-state operating model. You bring deep supply chain expertise, proven cross-functional leadership, and a strong track record of driving transformation through effective business process and technology alignment.

If you are passionate about building leading-class supply chain capabilities and enabling organizational transformation in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the Global Business Process Owner: Own and champion the end-to-end Plan-to-Deliver and Direct Procure-to-Pay value streams with Business Process Leaders, ensuring processes are integrated, optimized, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead Process Design and Standardization: Drive the development and implementation of robust, scalable, and compliant supply chain processes that will support Vaxcyte’s transition to a commercial-stage operation. Strive to balance agility, efficiency, and compliance while standardizing workflows.
• Act as a Change Leader: Inspire and guide stakeholders through transformational change, fostering a performance-driven culture and embracing new ways of working to unlock organizational potential.
• Integrate Business Process and Technology: As a core member of the SAP Project PMO, ensure business processes and ERP capabilities are harmoniously integrated to deliver the intended target-state business outcomes and sustain long-term value.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and nurture strong partnerships across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Commercial functions. Facilitate alignment and collaboration across both clinical and commercial supply chain operations.
• Establish Data Governance Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive data governance framework to enable to the Plan to Deliver and Direct Procure to Pay Business Processes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and Implement Metrics and KPIs: Design, deploy, key performance indicators to monitor and assess process effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee SOP and Documentation Development: Lead the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and business process documentation to support operational readiness and ensure compliance with Health Authority inspection requirements.
• Lead and Mentor Cross-Functional Teams: Manage, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of business professionals, cultivating an environment of continuous learning, growth, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Executives and Senior Leaders to ensure strategic alignment between ERP, operational initiatives, and corporate objectives, providing critical insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and drive enterprise-wide results.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, quality functions, preferably within the biotechnology industry. Proven track record of success in a senior management role.
• Has held Business Process Owner/Lead roles previously with significant experience designing biotech business processes
• Proficiency in SAP ERP is required and OMP Advanced Planning Systems is preferred. Has completed multiple full life-cycle SAP S/4 HANA implementations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve high levels of performance.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage large complex projects and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.