Director, Supply Chain (f/m/d)

Thermo Fisher Scientific UK

Rheinfelden, Germany
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End-to-end supply chain leadership
Gmp/gdp/iata regulatory compliance
Multi-site operational management
** Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Supply Chain for its operations in Germany and Switzerland. This leadership position involves overseeing all supply chain functions within the Clinical Trials Division, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while driving strategic initiatives and developing high-performing teams. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Supply Chain leads all end-to-end supply chain operations across the Clinical Trials Division network in Germany and Switzerland.
  • This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance including GMP/GDP/IATA, and business continuity while driving strategy and digital enablement.
  • Candidates will lead a geographically dispersed multi-site team of over 1,000 professionals focused on clinical trial labelling, packaging, and distribution.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Supply Chain for its operations in Germany and Switzerland. This leadership position involves overseeing all supply chain functions within the Clinical Trials Division, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while driving strategic initiatives and developing high-performing teams. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end supply chain leadership
  • GMP/GDP/IATA regulatory compliance
  • Multi-site operational management
  • SIOP integration and planning
  • Clinical trial logistics experience

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Digital enablement initiatives
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Strategic transformation expertise
  • High-performing team development

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years progressive supply chain leadership
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's preferred
  • APICS certification strongly recommended
  • Experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical sector
  • Fluency in English and German languages

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