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Head of Supply Chain

Job Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 171000 - 239000

Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 17 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Position Overview

The Head of Supply Chain for Fujifilm Biotechnologies Californias cell therapy contract development and manufacturing facility is responsible for oversight of the GMP warehouse raw material planning procurement storage packaging clinical/commercial distribution global logistics and ERP system administration. This role has accountability for ensuring availability of materials and intermediates to support delivery of the sites production plans to support clients clinical and commercial supply of cell-based therapeutics. The Head of Supply Chain will own the strategic plan for the supply chain department including budget staffing training policies and procedures continuous improvement compliance and safety. The role is responsible for ensuring excellent execution including tactical oversight of day-to-day operations. The Supply Chain department includes warehouse operations product packing planning procurement global logistics and ERP business process ownership with a span of control of approximately 25 staff members. The role will be a member of the Site Leadership Team.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies California were driving the future of medicine with the expertise to produce life-changing cell therapies like T-cell and CAR T immunotherapies. Working with pioneering biotech partners our teams manufacture innovative treatments that improve lives.

Join us at our advanced Thousand Oaks facility where youll make a tangible impact on groundbreaking therapies. We offer a collaborative flexible workplace and a vibrant culture driven by passion and energywhat we call Genki. If youre ready to reimagine the future of healthcare lets create something extraordinary together.

Our campus is in Thousand Oaks California an exceptional place to live with great schools natural beauty outdoor activities and proximity to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare electronics business innovation and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit: Description

Responsibilities:

Ensure that supply chain functional objectives/plans are executed in a timely and cost-effective manner
Provide tactical and strategic leadership to the Supply Chain department to ensure delivery of all products in a timely compliant and fiscally responsible fashion
Continually develop safe practices and ensure a safe work environment
Utilize Operational Excellence tools to facilitate continuous improvement
Demonstrate organizational leadership to facilitate the success of all supporting departments
Provide ongoing technical and problem-solving support to Operations and Quality
Implement daily weekly and monthly KPIs utilizing standard and customized metrics and analysis to demonstrate efficiency productivity and profitability
Work closely with Program Management S&OP Quality Manufacturing QC MSAT and New Product Introduction to ensure success of the operation
As part of the Site Leadership Team develop Strategic plans address site needs and support the communication plan
Guide the assessment of equipment systems and capacity needs to support future demands and capabilities
Build develop lead coach and retain staff with the goal of meeting/exceeding goals
Perform other duties as needed by the business
Travel approximately 15%

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 15 years of experience in regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Minimum 10 years of leadership with prior experience at the senior/executive leadership level preferred
Experience managing supply chain operations including planning raw material sourcing and procurement vendor management GMP material storage and management cold chain management global logistics and related business continuity
Detailed operational experience with ERP systems
Experience in CDMO business preferred
Operational understanding of cell therapy process and material requirements including time sensitive vein to vein management of final labeled drug product

Demonstrated Experience:

Experienced functional leader with excellent people management skills and proven ability to develop talent to achieve results through teamwork and leadership of others
Strong leadership and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop constructive and effective relationships with direct reports colleagues and executive leadership
Skills in Operational Excellence with a mindset for continuous improvement innovation and problem solving
Strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of Technology Transfer Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain Facility Design and Maintenance and Engineering
Extensive knowledge of cGMPs ATMP guidelines and the product commercialization lifecycle
Demonstrated track record of successful GMP compliance and operational execution

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office setting but also requires occasional entrance into a GMP facility which is governed by regulatory agencies for which there are specific requirements for hygiene and acceptable clothing. Also requires entrance in to warehouse spaces that has specific requirements for personal protective equipment. The work environment is typical of a professional office role with most of the time spent sitting at a desk using a computer and attending meetings.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May require standing walking and moving around office. May require occasional work in a warehouse environment. May require on-site presence during weekends and holidays in alignment with company Policies. Period travel between sites to attend professional conferences or to visit clients may be required.

Salary and Benefits:

$171000 - $239000 annually depending on experience
Medical Dental Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring promotion and advancement compensation benefits and training regardless of nationality age gender sexual orientation or gender identity race ethnicity religion political creed ideology national or social origin disability veteran status etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ().

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