Hiring for Assistant Manager – New Product Launch (NPL) Supply Chain

Job description

**Department:** Supply Chain Management (SCM) **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Experience:** 5–10 Years **Industry:** Pharmaceuticals **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced and proactive Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end New Product Launch (NPL) activities for global pharmaceutical markets. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring launch readiness, driving demand and supply planning, and facilitating seamless commercialization of new products from regulatory approval through market launch. **Key Responsibilities** - Launch Pipeline Management: Monitor and maintain the "Expected Approval List" to prioritize upcoming launches. - Demand Forecasting: Consolidate and validate country-wise quantity forecasts to ensure supply alignment with market potential. - Resource Planning: Project API & FDF requirements based on forecasts to prevent raw material bottlenecks. - Project Lifecycle Tracking: Manage the journey of a product from "Non-commercialized" status to active market presence. - Supply Chain Fulfillment: Oversee the transition from Purchase Order (PO) to Sales Order (SO) and ensure timely invoicing. - Artwork & Packaging: Direct the tracking of artwork development and approvals, ensuring 100% accuracy for diverse regulatory landscapes. Manufacturing & Plant Coordination - Production Readiness: Ensure end-to-end readiness at the plant level for both API and FDF stages. - Plant Liaison: Coordinate directly with manufacturing teams to schedule batches and troubleshoot production hurdles. Cross-Functional Coordination - Stakeholder Interface: Act as the point of contact for Country Managers, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Procurement. - Feasibility Analysis: Evaluate project timelines and provide data-driven feedback to various divisions regarding the logistical feasibility of launch dates. **Required Experience:** - 5 to 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry. - Experience in New Product Launches (NPL) within a global or emerging markets context is preferred. - Academic: M.Pharma, MBA, or Masters in Life Sciences. A foundational background in Life Sciences is preferred. - Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage.