Job#: 2083579 Job Description: Supply Chain Operational Excellence Lead Apex Systems is a large staffing and consulting firm and we are looking for a Supply Chain Operational Excellence Lead with a background in Supply Chain in the Biotech or Pharma industries, strong knowledge of continuous improvement for supply chain processes (Lean Six Sigma knowledge), knowledge of GMP/GxP compliance, and experience with cross-collaboration on strategic supply chain improvements in manufacturing to place at our Biopharma client.

Client: Innovative Biopharma client

Contract/Perm & duration: 6-month contract (potential for extension or conversion to FTE)

Location: Downtown Toronto

The Supply Chain Operational Excellence Lead will support the Supply Chain Management function through a period of capability development. Reporting into the Director of Supply Chain, this role will execute strategic initiatives across multiple areas of Technical Operations such as reporting and dashboard development, leading continuous improvement initiatives, integrating into risk management workstreams, KPI development, and business process review. This role will also support tactical efforts around project management and compliance. The ability to balance developing strategy and implementation activities is a key aspect of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Support supply chain planning functions through a period of growth and capability building. Integrate into continuous improvement efforts across Technical Operations with a wide variety of scope. Experience in a GMP environment and operationalizing phase appropriate solutions will streamline the on boarding process.
• Leading kaizen events and supporting a culture of continuous improvement will be a primary focus. Scope will include ownership of the entire process from intake, prioritization, action planning, change management, and effectiveness monitoring
• Lead efforts to support metric development for supply chain planning, logistics, and clinical supply. Delivering tools and solutions for digital visualization of KPI as the function manages multiple system implementations
• Provide support for cross functional compliance and risk management activities. Acting as a matrix team lead on these efforts, ensuring alignment with broader supply chain team.
• Lead business process reviews for materials management activities including material flows, ERP change management activities, logistics operations, and clinical supply.
• Support team efforts in the area compliance and quality mindset. Experience with issue management, investigation, and CAPA development/monitoring will be a plus.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe and compliant manner considering relevant BlueRock procedures/policies, regulatory guidance, and current practices (GMPs) for all aspects of Supply Chain and Logistics.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in scientific discipline or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related or equivalent work experience in supply chain or technical operations role is required.
• Experience working in GxP pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology regulated environment is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Experience in working with electronic systems such as ERP, LIMS, CMMS, WMS is required.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

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Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.