Experience

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Director, Supply Chain Management

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Alvogen

• Malta

• Senior Director of Supply, US Supply Chain

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2021

  Managing end to end supply chain for the US market, including new product launch, CMO management and material supply. Managing end to end supply chain for the US market, including new product launch, CMO management and material supply.



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Head of Launch and Clinical Trial Supply, Biologics

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2017

  Responsible for the end to end life cycle management of all biologic molecules and related medical devices, cross functional project management of launch and technical transfer activities, production system configuration, network mapping, detailed launch planning, supplier management, issue resolution, and ongoing coordination of various product life cycle updates and improvements. Global management of all aspects related to supply of biologic pharmaceuticals in support of clinical trials, including sourcing of comparator materials, specialised transportation, validation and project management to ensure successful study completion. Coordination of supply and planning for key tenders for Biologic products, ensuring timely and reliable supply to a diverse range of dynamic and highly regulated global markets. Conceptualization, instigation and management of various continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase compliance and improve efficiencies. Managing a team of people, setting and administering budgets, mentoring, training and coaching employees for high performance.



Hospira

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Biosimilar’s Supply Chain, EMEA

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for Hospira’s biosimilar and proprietary pharmaceutical products supply chain across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including planning, procurement, third party manufacturing, distribution, supply network selection, logistics, new product launch, IBP (S&OP) process, continuity of supply management, regional communications on supply, and inventory life cycle management. The role also included budget and financial administration, management and leadership of employees, coordination and management of secondary packaging activity at multiple 3rd party packing facilities, driving business process improvements and managing a range of specialized projects across the EMEA region.

• Supply and Operations Manager, EMEA

  • Jul 2008 - Jan 2012

  Managed the production, planning, supply and distribution elements for the EMEA region. Coordinated Customer Service activities for distributor territories across 27 countries, including specialized documentation, forecasts, order management and customer relations. Directed the manufacturing activity at a variety of 3rd party packing facilities across Europe, created and built a new Demand Planning team, resolved supply issues through root cause analysis and drove continuous process improvement across the business. Managed inventory and worked on a variety of specialized projects to complete integration, provide customized supply solutions and facilitate business growth.



Mayne Pharma

• Australia
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Operations Manager, EMEA

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2008

  Managed the end to end supply chain function for Mayne Pharma across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), including P&L responsibility for Warehousing, Logistics, Demand Planning, Customer Service and New Product Launch in the EMEA region. Facilitated successful business and quality process improvements, redesigned distribution models and shipping routes to reduce costs and improve service, negotiated deals with major service providers and drove shipping lane qualification to FDA/MHRA standards.

• Head of Customer Services

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2006

  Re-engineered processes and drove projects to improve efficiencies, increase service levels and reduce costs in a complex cytotoxic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Led a team of people coordinating complicated export shipments to 65 countries around the world, managed a national customer service call centre, set and monitored KPI’s for staff, coordinated staff appraisals, conducted induction programs and managed HR issues. Administered budgets and managed financial performance to achieve set targets. Mentored new managers as part of an ongoing training program, facilitated process improvement initiatives in HSE, sat on two HSE committees and managed a variety of special projects as required.



Coates Brothers Australia

• Melbourne, Australia

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 1998 - Nov 2004

  Managed an organisational division at national level, including purchasing, importation, production, distribution and technical consultation. Created a centralised call centre covering four states and coordinated all aspects of customer service, production, warehousing, maintenance and distribution for Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Negotiated supply contracts, monitored supplier performance and managed special capital projects such as site development and major installation of plant and equipment for both Coates Australia and their clients. Conducted process engineering, improved efficiencies, increased service levels and reduced costs. Developed KPI’s for staff, conducted staff appraisals and managed HR issues. Liaised with Work Cover, EPA, unions, Metropolitan Fire Brigade and insurance companies to ensure site compliance with government regulations. Set and managed budgets to achieve required financial performance. Drove the Victorian operation to ISO9001 accreditation and administered the OH&S systems for Victoria. Conducted training seminars, serviced key accounts and represented the company at trade shows and exhibitions.