Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Sr. Director Commercial Supply Chain to lead the company's supply chain operations for the launch of our commercial Chronic Hepatitis Delta (CHD) Program and to ensure continuity and reliability of high-quality product supply.
Reporting to the VP of Product Strategy, you will develop and execute the end-to-end supply chain and distribution strategy for our CHD commercial launch. This is a hands-on, strategic role where you will design and implement supply chain planning, logistics, and distribution processes while leading cross-functional teams and managing CMO/CDMO and 3PL partnerships.
You will collaborate closely with CMC, Commercial, Technical Operations, Procurement, Alliance Management, Legal, and Finance teams as well as our European commercialization partners to build a robust supply chain that delivers reliable, compliant product supply from manufacturing through patient delivery.
This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop and execute the supply chain commercialization strategy and operational plan to ensure successful product launch and ongoing supply continuity.
- Establish and manage Vir's third-party logistics (3PL) network and distribution strategy (including specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies). Develop a modern and value-maximizing distribution strategy for a combination product with both physician-administered and at-home administration presentations. Collaborate with European commercialization partners to align supply plans across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand markets.
- Design and implement end-to-end supply chain processes including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, materials management, inventory optimization, and distribution logistics. Establish KPIs, governance processes, and analytical models to enable data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Lead supply/demand scenario planning and capacity analyses to support executive decision-making on commercialization milestones and long-term supply strategy.
- Lead cross-functional teams across CMC, Commercial, Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to ensure integrated launch execution and ongoing supply chain performance
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
The expected salary range for this position is $227,500 to $318,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.