Associate Manager/ Manager

Job Title: Manager / Associate Manager – New Product Launches (SCM)

Department: Supply Chain Management

Location: Bangalore

Reports To: Head- New Product Launches

Job Summary:

New Product Launches

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Launch Management:

  Lead SCM activities for new product introductions from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial timelines.

• Project Leadership:

  Drive cross-functional project teams using structured project management methodologies (PMP), ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure launch readiness.

• Supply Chain Planning:

  Develop and execute supply chain strategies for new products including demand forecasting, inventory planning, and distribution setup.

• Risk Management:

  Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted product availability.

• Performance Tracking:

  Monitor KPIs related to launch execution and supply chain performance; provide regular updates to senior leadership.

• Process Improvement:

  Continuously improve launch processes and tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Project Leadership:

  Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for new product introductions, including site transfers, alternate vendor setups, and product development.

• Technology Transfer:

  Oversee technology transfer activities ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:

  Act as SPOC for SCM, QA, QC, RA, Production, and external customers to ensure timely and successful product launches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in handling regulatory and customer audits.
• Quick learner with adaptability and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum

  8+ years of experience

  in pharmaceutical project management/ supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in

  managing new product launches

  .

• PMP certification

  is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and GMP.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in biologics or specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Exposure to global supply chain operations.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.