VP of Manufacturing Technology and Supply Chain Leadership

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Orchard Therapeutics Full time

Job Summary

Orchard Therapeutics, a leading gene therapy company, is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Manufacturing Technology and Supply to drive strategic leadership and oversight of internal and external manufacturing operations, as well as global supply chain activities. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role will provide vision and direction for the planning and execution of global expansion into new markets, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products to patients in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations, including process development, scale-up, and commercialization.
  • Develop and execute global supply chain strategies to ensure adequate manufacturing capacity and product inventory availability.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and pipeline project goals, including technical transfer, regulatory strategies, and process validation.
  • Manage program risk and budgetary planning, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal functions, including Technical Development, Quality, and CMC Regulatory, as well as external partners and CDMOs.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

  • Substantial experience in pharmaceutical industry leading manufacturing science and technology (MSAT/ASAT) within a CGT environment.
  • Proven expertise in leading global supply chain activities within CGT.
  • Experience in developing and scaling up HSC and LVV manufacturing processes.
  • Strong knowledge of biotechnology, GMPs, and drug development pathway through to commercialization.
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects in a biotech industry environment.

Skills & Abilities

Setting Strategy

  • Able to create and articulate a compelling vision and collaborate cross-functionally on broader technical strategies and business decisions.
  • Takes an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new ideas that optimize and challenge the status quo.
  • Demonstrates technical proficiency, business acumen, independent thought, and learning agility.

Executing for Results

  • Sets clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance.
  • Expert at aligning functional objectives with business goals with a strategic and detail-driven approach.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; able to make decisions through complex situations.

Leadership, Collaboration, and Influence

  • A strong and inspiring people leader with a coaching style and the ability to build high-performing teams.
  • A thoughtful and pragmatic communicator and influencer with proven ability to build effective relationships internally and externally to the organization.

Education

BSc in a relevant scientific discipline such as Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant field.



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