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About Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland – a European biotech hub – Idorsia has a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals, covering all disciplines from bench to bedside; QUVIVIQ™ (daridorexant), a different kind of insomnia treatment with the potential to revolutionize this mounting public health concern; strong partners to maximize the value of our portfolio; a promising in-house development pipeline; and a specialized drug discovery engine focused on small-molecule drugs that can change the treatment paradigm for many patients.
We are looking for the Head of Global Supply Chain to join our company !
Job Responsibilities
The Head of Global Supply Chain leads the design and execution of an end-to-end global supply chain across Development, Manufacturing, and Commercial Operations.
The role oversees planning (IBP/S&OP), external manufacturing and sourcing, logistics and distribution, and master data, ensuring a scalable, agile, and compliant supply chain.
Working cross-functionally, the VP drives forecasting, supports product launches, optimizes financial flows, and builds a high-performing team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.
- Design, implement, and lead an end-to-end Global Supply Chain organization, covering planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
- Define and execute a scalable, agile, and digital supply chain strategy supporting both product launches and long-term growth.
- Establish and lead Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to align demand, supply, and financial plans.
- Develop and implement best-in-class forecasting models and systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment with commercial and R&D pipelines.
- Oversee external manufacturing and sourcing activities (drug substance and drug product), ensuring supply reliability, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Design and optimize global logistics and distribution networks across US, EU, and Asia, including warehousing and transportation strategies.
- Define and manage country-specific distribution models and select/oversee third-party partners (CMOs, wholesalers, logistics providers).
- Ensure full GDP compliance and adherence to all applicable regulatory and quality standards across the supply chain.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives, including process standardization, lean practices, and performance management.
- Lead new product introduction (NPI) supply readiness in close collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Tax, HR, Market Access, and R&D to ensure alignment on forecasts, supply plans, and financial flows.
- Manage key relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including CMOs, distributors, and governmental bodies.
- Own and manage the Global Supply Chain budget, including planning, sourcing, logistics, and operational costs.
- Monitor market demand and supply performance, analyze trends, and adjust supply plans accordingly to ensure product availability.
- Lead transformation and change management initiatives within a dynamic and evolving global environment.
Candidate’s Requirements
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
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Fluent in English; French and/or German is an asset
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Minimum 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain management, ideally within the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical industry
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Experience across primary care and specialty care supply chains, including external manufacturing models (CMOs)
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Proven experience supporting product launches and/or development phases
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Strong track record in building and leading supply chain teams at regional or global level
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Experience in both large, best-in-class organizations and scaling supply chain functions in smaller or growing environments
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Strong exposure to pan-European supply chains; experience in North America and Asia is a plus
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Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and GxP (GMP & GDP) requirements
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Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, including launches, tech transfers, and supplier qualification
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Strong expertise in forecasting and integrated supply chain planning (IBP/S&OP)
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Strong financial and analytical skills
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Proven project management experience with complex, cross-functional initiatives, including IT-related projects
Work Location: Basel Area
Country: Switzerland
Business Area: Global Supply Chain – Technical Oeprations
Schedule: Fulltime
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID : 4726
At Idorsia, we harness the power of difference, authenticity, and inclusion to achieve business success.
We encourage all potential candidates with diverse backgrounds of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, and disability to submit their job applications. All applicants will receive consideration.
We are committed to fostering respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all job applicants and our employees.
Please be informed that if you are selected for this position, your employment will be subject to a pre-employment background screening process, of which you would be informed in greater detail in due course.
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd (“Idorsia”) is committed to a fair and transparent application process. In order to avoid any conflict of interest in line with Idorsia Code of Business Conduct, which would undermine such a commitment, the applicants must disclose any personal, financial, or other outside interests interfering with the interests of Idorsia. Further, the applicant is obliged to disclose any and all relationships with close or affiliated persons, who are employees of Idorsia or are collaborating with Idorsia in any other contractual relationship.
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