Director, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics

About Us

Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc. responsibly develops and brings branded products to market using technologies to maximize quality of life. We are uncompromising in our focus to become the global pharmaceutical leader committed to social, environmental, economic, and ethical responsibility. Dedicated to using our internal partnerships, we deliver the next generation of products that are responsible by design. The Company’s lead product under development, ZTlido™ (lidocaine patch 1.8%), is a branded lidocaine patch formulation for the potential treatment of relieving the pain of postherpetic neuralgia, also referred to as after-shingles pain.

Scilex is a commercial-stage company launching its first product.  We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals who thrive on challenge and change, who can roll up their sleeves, put on multiple hats and have a can-do attitude without a lot of oversight or instruction.

Role: Director, Commercial Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics

Reports To: Chief Technical Officer and Senior Vice President, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls, Quality, and CMC Regulatory

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Palo Alto, CA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements activities related to commercial external manufacturing and packaging, custom clearance, cost management, supply chain, storage, warehousing, distribution, procurement, logistics, forecast, inventory control, data management, and planning
• Assists with the establishment and maintenance of manufacturing related changes and production control systems
• Reviews and approves manufacturing batch records, change controls, audits, excursions and supply chain documents
• Ensures the availability of commercial product inventory, materials and packaging components in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels and cost
• Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities and outside services, as well as coordinating global procurement efforts
• Coordinates with Third Party Logistics/Client Services/Finance/Accounting for invoices and inventory carrying costs
• Reviews, plans and manages requirements for forecast and acceptable inventory
• May work with customers in auditing inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 to 15 years of commercial manufacturing, supply chain and logistics work experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Commercial Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Commercial Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
• Commercial Pharmaceutical Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Managing/interacting with Contract Manufacturing Organization
• Managing/interacting with Third Party Logistics, Client Services, Wholesale and Retail Warehouses, Customers, Vendors, Finance, Accounting
• Supply Chain Data Analysis

YOUR REWARD:

The chance to grow your career in a dynamic, growing, and collaborative environment 

Earn a competitive salary while allowing you to focus your attention on innovative science.

A comprehensive benefits package including: full medical (HMO, PPO, HSA, and FSA options), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, company-matching 401(k), 10 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, and stock options.

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If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, we’re looking forward to meeting you.

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Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.