Vacancy Name

VP, Global Commercial Supply Chain, Distribution & Trade

Vacancy No

VN839

Employment Type

Full Time

Location of role

Dublin, Ireland or Abingdon, UK

Department

Commercial Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to use leading-edge, deep expertise across global commercial supply chain, distribution and trade operations to influence, champion and drive innovation, resilience and growth strategies.

The Vice President, Global Commercial Supply Chain, Distribution & Trade reports to the Senior Vice President of CMC and Supply Chain and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership for the global commercial third-party logistics (3PL) supply chain, global distribution, market access and trade operations for Immunocore. Through strategic planning, and co-ordination of the management of external suppliers and 3PL providers, production of Finished Product (packaging and labelling), warehousing, artwork, serialization, inventory management, shelf-life management, global distribution to third-party specialty and wholesale distributors, shipping & customs, financial wholesaling, financial data management and regulatory compliance, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of global commercial supplies to medical centres and patients. Working in partnership with Immunocore colleagues in CMC, Commercial Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs and Commercial, as well as with external 3PL providers, distributors, and wholesalers providing market access and trade.

The role sets the tone for expert people leadership by promoting psychological safety, continuous learning, succession planning, talent development and fair management of escalated performance matters through appropriate process and due course of action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and strategic leadership for Immunocore global commercial supply chain planning and logistics. Ensuring the logistical, compliance and regulatory integrity of Supply Chain activities to enable progression of Immunocore Commercial activities.

• Leadership within the expanding Commercial Supply Chain operations, supporting KIMMTRAK and future Immunocore commercial products. Typically managing a small team of Immunocore employees and contractors with a commercial supply chain operational focus. This position is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the following functional Commercial Supply Chain areas:

o Management of external Suppliers and 3PL providers

o Manufacturing of Finished Product (Packaging and Labelling)

o Warehousing and Inventory Management

o Artwork

o Serialization

o Shelf-life management (in collaboration with the CMC Stability team)

o Global distribution to third-party specialty and wholesale distributors

o Shipping & Customs

o Management of Wholesale Distributors / Specialty Distributors

o Commercial Financial and Financial Data Management (Working with Finance)

o Commercial GDP Compliance (Working with Quality Assurance)

o Global distribution life-cycle management

• Working with CMC, Commercial Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Finance, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs and Commercial to provide supply chain processes that are robust, efficient, and cost effective, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of commercial supplies to medical centres and patients.

• Develop supply chain options, facilitate decision-making, and communicate updated manufacturing and commercial supply plans to all impacted stakeholders.

• Fully conversant with philosophies and regulatory guidelines pertinent to Commercial Supply Chain. Contribute and manage the relevant commercial supply chain information included within regulatory submissions.

• Representation and leadership within Immunocore Program teams, providing Supply Chain strategic support and technical consultancy. Contribution is made through the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of best practice.

• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the execution and tracking of Supply Chain activities.

• Collaborate with IT to develop and implement supply chain IT systems and tools for Supply Chain planning, execution, and analysis.

• Proactively identify, lead, and resolve Supply Chain problems/barriers. This behaviour requires lateral independent thinking and innovative generation of ideas and solutions, coupled with an awareness of the appropriate compliance and regulatory environment.

• Effective resource management and control of annual Commercial Supply Chain budgets. Plan, develop and deploy resources and budget plans and meet agreed spending targets.

Other

• Contribute to Immunocore governance bodies and Program teams to progress drug candidates through lead selection/optimization, preclinical development, clinical development and through to commercial life cycle management.

• Communicate effectively and transparently with functional heads within Research, Development and Commercial across the company.

• Facilitate a suitable Health & Safety working environment for employees.

• Work with QA to develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System for Supply Chain, suitable of supporting regulatory inspections.

• Supporting Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) compliance activities and must be trained and understand the requirements of Good Distribution Practices (GDP), as defined in Directive 2001/83/EC and various national legislations.

• Must have regular and continual training relevant to the role of Vice President, Global Commercial Supply Chain, Distribution, and Trade. Training will include specific aspects of product identification and avoidance of falsified medicines entering the commercial supply chain.

Supervisory Responsibility (If applicable):

• Typically manages a small team of Immunocore employees and contractors with a commercial supply chain operational focus; likely direct reports: 3. Oversees team capability, succession planning, development and performance management in line with Grade B1 leadership expectations

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

Essential Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in business, supply chain operations or a related discipline.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive supply chain management and leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a related discipline.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience in commercial pharmaceutical or biotech supply chains, external supply management, ERP/MRP systems, supply planning, procurement and global distribution

• Line and team management experience

• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing/External Supply Management

• Experience with late stage/commercial pharmaceutical/biotech company supply chains

• Experience starting up new external Supply Chain organization, tools, and processes

• Strong background of working with ERP/MRP/Supply Chain systems and tools

• Management of supply to geographically diverse clinical centres

• Excellent supply chain analysis skills (e.g. modelling, “What If” analysis)

• Strong relationship building skills

Desirable Experience

• Contributed to CMC Module 3 regulatory sections

• Proven track record of line management and building a department

• Working knowledge of finance and budgeting

About the Company

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.