Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for Fate’s clinical assets, including planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

Oversee day-to-day management of company’s supply chain, logistics and inventory levels to ensure continuity of supply while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery for internal and external stakeholder satisfaction.

Strong knowledge and experience with cGMP operations for pharmaceutical products, end- to-end supply chain forecasting and supporting global product launches

Lead and develop a high-performing procurement and supply chain team, driving effective supplier management, contract negotiations, procurement operations, and compliance with GxP and company policies.

Oversee forecasting, demand planning, supply strategy, packaging, labeling, and global distribution for clinical programs Phases 1–4.

Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables and materials to support GMP production and R&D activities and timelines.

Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure robust scenario planning and contingencies, and drive rapid resolution of supply disruptions, capacity constraints, or logistics challenges.

Collaborate with site leadership to drive outcomes as assigned and drive cross-functional triage, escalation, and problem-solving to unplanned events during supply chain processes.

Ensure supply chain procedures and teams are inspection and audit ready; can serve as the SME during audits.

Lead SOP development and governance for consistency, quality, and scalability.

Drive standardization and end-to-end process mapping to support scalability and operational maturity and to optimize speed and accuracy.

Champion digital transformation, continuous improvement, and data-driven initiatives, including shipment tracking, forecasting tools, supply visibility platforms, automation, and analytics.

Develop and implement standard planning processes, tools, and best practices for supply & demand modeling, and risk identification scenario planning.

Stay current on industry trends and developments in supply chain management, and make recommendations for incorporating new technologies and processes.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement through effective project management and identification of opportunities to drive efficiencies.

Develop industry standard data flows from demand development to production release supporting forecasting and budgeting efforts.

Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to focus the team on key priorities and oversee continuous improvement.

Oversee international shipments requiring customs paperwork for worldwide shipment of investigational products (IP) and ancillary supplies. Coordinate with international Qualified Person for release of IP for use.