Director, Supply Chain, Japan

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team . Position Summary: ultra focused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities The Director, Regional Supply Chain Management for Japan acts as the representative for Global Supply Chain Management for all matters relating to the Japan region. This position focusses on building, implementing and executing the regional supply planning and distribution strategy in alignment with overall regional business strategy. The role oversees the distribution network and operations, regional demand, supply, operations and inventory planning, as well as ensuring successful product in-market product launches. This highly matrixed role closely liaises with many global and regional functions (Sales Commercial, Packaging, Supply Planning, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Quality, Finance and Tax), and represents the global supply chain in all Japan regional matters. This position also ensures compliance of the supply operations with local / regional regulations and global standards. The role may also act as a liaison between the local Japan management team and the wider Technical Operations group in the Japan region – including Global Packaging Operations and Global Product Supply. This position is a member of the Global Supply Chain leadership team and is located in Tokyo, Japan. Work Model: Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite. Responsibilities: As the Japan region grows, support all supply related activities in the region. Represent supply chain on the regional commercial management team. Build and oversee a reliable supply network in Japan for commercial distribution and support local clinical distribution activities including new product launch readiness as needed. Manage all local supply chain related activities including, but not limited to, order management, transportation, warehousing, inventory management and reporting, logistics and trade (import / export), and ERP transactions for Japanese product. Own the business relationship with all in country third party logistics providers. Alongside the local commercial team, oversee the regional Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) for commercial launches, marketed products, early access programs and investigator sponsored trials. Develop annual budget plans and ensure supply chain costs in the region align with financial goals. Identify opportunities for supply chain related cost savings and implement solutions. Ensure compliance with regional regulations, GDP guidance, trade c ... (truncated, view full listing at source)