Hiring: Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations Company: BioSpace Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 10:23:45 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •8+ years in pharmaceutical supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing. Direct experience in cGMP environments is highly sought after. Required Skills: •This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. •Reporting to: Vice President, Clinical and Commercial Supply Chain •Integrated Supply Planning: Help drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), synchronize demand forecasting with production capacity, and minimize excess inventory. Create, develop and manage necessary tools for end-to-end demand/supply planning. •Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supply chain practices adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), handle audits, and manage temperature-controlled cold chain logistics. •Risk Mitigation & Analytics: Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, maintain robust forecasting, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) like On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery. •Demand Planning and Forecasting: Use historical data, market trends, forecasting software and AI tools to predict demand and guide production and inventory decisions. Partner with enterprise wide with key stakeholders (Clinical, Commercial, Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and IT) to ensure seamless end-to-end planning. •Inventory Management and Optimization: Balance stock availability with cost, ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. •Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify potential disruptions, develop contingency plans, and ensure supply chain resilience. Qualifications: •Industry experience: 8+ years in pharmaceutical supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing. Direct experience in cGMP environments is highly sought after. •ERP and forecasting proficiency: Advanced expertise in tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle/NetSuite) and advanced Excel/data analytics •Must possess the ability to align business requirements with technical configuration, data integration, and reporting. •Leadership & strategy: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and communicating operational metrics. •In-depth knowledge of global supply chain best practices, including S&OP, inventory optimization, and supplier management. •Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH). •All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct. •Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels Compensation: •$167,000 - $206,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!