Head of Global Supply Chain — Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
CHF 85'500 - 129'500
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals · Basel (BS)
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 17 days ago
SalaryCHF 85'500 - 129'500
Role overview
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
- 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;
- 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.
Main responsibilities
- 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 ), 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.
Application process
- 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 em
Company and context
- 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 ) 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.
Additional details
- 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.
- Lead transformation and change management initiatives within a dynamic and evolving global environment. Candidate's Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field French and/or German is an asset
- Strong expertise in forecasting and integrated supply chain planning (IBP/S ) Strong financial and analytical skills
- 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 Job Type: Permanent
Notes and original content
- Lead transformation and change management initiatives within a dynamic and evolving global environment.
- Candidate's Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Fluent in English;
- French and/or German is an asset
- Strong expertise in forecasting and integrated supply chain planning (IBP/S )
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Proven project management experience with complex, cross-functional initiatives, including IT-related projects
- Work Location: Basel Area
- Country: Switzerland
