An internationally oriented pharmaceutical company based in the Hamburg area is seeking an experienced Strategic Supply Chain Manager to manage global supply chains and make a significant contribution to the successful introduction and long-term supply of pharmaceutical products.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, Hamburg Area / Schleswig-Holstein Region
Scope: Global Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Sector
Contact: Philipp Köhler
About the Role – Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Core Function: Manage global supply chains for pharmaceutical products
Product Launch Focus: Manage international product launches and full lifecycle support
Partnership Management: Collaborate with international customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Strategic Analysis: Prepare calculations, business cases, and profitability analyses
Career Opportunity & Strategic Impact
Global Reach: Work with international customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Strategic Influence: Contribute directly to product launch success and long-term supply security
Negotiation Exposure: Conduct price and contract negotiations at an international level
Career Growth: Senior-level role shaping supply chain strategy within the pharmaceutical industry
Position Overview
This Strategic Supply Chain Manager role involves managing international product launches and supporting products throughout their entire lifecycle within the pharmaceutical sector. You will be responsible for collaborating with international customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure efficient supply chain processes, prepare calculations and business cases to support strategic decisions, conduct price and contract negotiations, identify new market and business potential, and plan requirements, production capacities, and packaging materials including risk and escalation management.
Why This Role Matters: As Strategic Supply Chain Manager you directly shape the successful launch and long-term supply of pharmaceutical products across international markets, lead high-stakes negotiations with global suppliers and manufacturing partners, apply strategic financial thinking through business case and profitability analysis, manage complex requirements and capacity planning with real risk management responsibility, and build a senior career within a globally oriented pharmaceutical company.
Key Responsibilities
Product Launch & Lifecycle Management
- Manage international product launches in the pharmaceutical sector
- Support products throughout their entire lifecycle
Partner Collaboration & Supply Chain Efficiency
- Collaborate with international customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
- Ensure efficient supply chain processes across the network
Strategic Analysis & Decision Support
- Prepare calculations, business cases, and profitability analyses to support strategic decisions
- Identify new market and business potential
Negotiation & Planning
- Conduct price and contract negotiations with suppliers and partners
- Plan requirements, production capacities, and packaging materials
- Manage risk and escalation processes across the supply chain
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Successfully completed studies with a focus on economics, or a comparable commercial qualification
Experience Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in supply chain management within the pharmaceutical industry
- Solid knowledge of demand planning, production planning, and complex supply chain management
- Experience in international negotiations and managing supplier and customer relationships
Essential Skills
- Analytical, structured, and independent work style
- Fluent English skills
How to Apply
Contact: Philipp Köhler
Phone: 069264898065
Next Step: Send your current CV to learn more about the company and role
About This Opportunity
This Strategic Supply Chain Manager role sits with an internationally oriented pharmaceutical company based in the Hamburg area, responsible for managing global supply chains that support successful product launches and long-term supply reliability. The position combines strategic planning, financial analysis, international negotiation, and risk management, offering an experienced supply chain professional the opportunity to shape outcomes at a senior, cross-border level within the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Excellence: Lead global pharmaceutical supply chain strategy at a senior, internationally focused level.
Who Should Apply?
- Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Professionals: With several years of relevant industry experience
- Product Launch Managers: Experienced coordinating international launches and lifecycle support
- Negotiation-Skilled Managers: Comfortable leading price and contract negotiations globally
- Demand & Production Planners: With complex supply chain management expertise
- Analytical Business Professionals: Skilled in business case and profitability analysis
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