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In this role you will lead GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T). It ensures reliable clinical and commercial supply through scalable manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and science-based process optimization. The VP sits on the Technical Operations leadership team. The VP partners with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Research, and external partners.
This is an on-site role in Torrey Pines, CA that requires flexibility and availability for weekend and holiday work as needed. Relocation is not available.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategy and Organization: Set manufacturing strategy, build and scale the organization, and plan capacity and workforce.
- Compliance and Quality: Ensure cGMP and regulatory compliance and keep the site inspection-ready with Quality.
- Process and Technology: Drive process performance, technology transfer, MS&T lifecycle activities, and automation, digitalization, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
- Supply chain and Partners: Oversee supply planning, sourcing, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Manage CDMOs and critical suppliers.
- Regulatory and Facilities: Support regulatory filings (INDs and BLAs) and partner on facility expansion and qualification.
- Finance and Reporting: Manage budgets and capital plans, set KPIs, and report risks and recommendations to executives and the Board.
- Culture and Representation: Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, and represent the company in external forums.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences is required. An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) is preferred.
- At least 15 years in biopharma or cell and gene therapy manufacturing, including 8 or more years in senior leadership.
Required:
- GMP manufacturing leadership
- Process development and scale-up
- MS&T and technology transfer
- Supply chain and CDMO management
- Regulatory inspection experience with the FDA, EMA, and others
- Leading large teams and delivering on budget and schedule
Preferred:
- Experience with automation, MES, and digital manufacturing. Prior autologous cell therapy manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Executive and People leadership
- Enterprise Judgement and Risk Management
- Financial Acumen
- Executive Communication.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General office, manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom environment. This position requires occasional presence in GMP manufacturing areas and interaction with production operations. The employee may be exposed to standard laboratory materials and manufacturing equipment. Domestic and international travel may be required. Some Cleanroom access is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
These work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO and Employment Eligibility:
Aspen Neuroscience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aspen is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Total Rewards and Culture:
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc., located in scenic Torrey Pines, is noted for its collaborative and learning focused culture where each person is valued for contributing their strengths and energy to building a world-class line of products for patients in need. The company offers a competitive total compensation package, time-off in addition to Company observed holidays, Medical/Dental insurance benefits, onsite gym, and other wellness perks.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $308,700-$377,300 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Aspen Neuroscience is multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
In this role you will lead GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T). It ensures reliable clinical and commercial supply through scalable manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and science-based process optimization. The VP sits on the Technical Operations leadership team. The VP partners with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Research, and external partners.
This is an on-site role in Torrey Pines, CA that requires flexibility and availability for weekend and holiday work as needed. Relocation is not available.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategy and Organization: Set manufacturing strategy, build and scale the organization, and plan capacity and workforce.
- Compliance and Quality: Ensure cGMP and regulatory compliance and keep the site inspection-ready with Quality.
- Process and Technology: Drive process performance, technology transfer, MS&T lifecycle activities, and automation, digitalization, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
- Supply chain and Partners: Oversee supply planning, sourcing, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Manage CDMOs and critical suppliers.
- Regulatory and Facilities: Support regulatory filings (INDs and BLAs) and partner on facility expansion and qualification.
- Finance and Reporting: Manage budgets and capital plans, set KPIs, and report risks and recommendations to executives and the Board.
- Culture and Representation: Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, and represent the company in external forums.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences is required. An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) is preferred.
- At least 15 years in biopharma or cell and gene therapy manufacturing, including 8 or more years in senior leadership.
Required:
- GMP manufacturing leadership
- Process development and scale-up
- MS&T and technology transfer
- Supply chain and CDMO management
- Regulatory inspection experience with the FDA, EMA, and others
- Leading large teams and delivering on budget and schedule
Preferred:
- Experience with automation, MES, and digital manufacturing. Prior autologous cell therapy manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Executive and People leadership
- Enterprise Judgement and Risk Management
- Financial Acumen
- Executive Communication.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General office, manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom environment. This position requires occasional presence in GMP manufacturing areas and interaction with production operations. The employee may be exposed to standard laboratory materials and manufacturing equipment. Domestic and international travel may be required. Some Cleanroom access is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
These work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO and Employment Eligibility:
Aspen Neuroscience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aspen is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Total Rewards and Culture:
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc., located in scenic Torrey Pines, is noted for its collaborative and learning focused culture where each person is valued for contributing their strengths and energy to building a world-class line of products for patients in need. The company offers a competitive total compensation package, time-off in addition to Company observed holidays, Medical/Dental insurance benefits, onsite gym, and other wellness perks.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $308,700-$377,300 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Aspen Neuroscience is multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of supply chain operations jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations at scale
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships
- APICS CSCP or CSCMP certifications preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Vice President of Supply Chain Operations Job Search
Quantify your P&L and cost impact
Hiring panels at this level expect dollar figures attached to your results. Lead with the annual spend you managed, the percentage you reduced freight costs, or the inventory carrying cost you cut. Generic phrases like 'improved efficiency' won't move your resume past the first screen.
Align your resume to the right industry
Supply chain operations differ sharply between, say, cold-chain food distribution and semiconductor manufacturing. Tailor your resume to the specific vertical in each posting. Reorder your bullets so the most relevant industry experience appears first, even if it isn't your most recent role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of supply chain operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your team size
Job descriptions at this level often specify the headcount you'll oversee or the number of distribution centers in scope. If your background is running a 50-person team across two facilities, focus on postings in that range where your experience maps directly to the role's complexity.
Prepare a case study for the final round
Executive supply chain interviews frequently include a business case or scenario exercise. Walk in with a real example you can shape into a structured turnaround story: the problem, your diagnosis, the cross-functional plan you built, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate total comp, not just base pay
At this seniority level, annual performance bonuses, long-term incentive plans, and relocation packages are negotiable components of the offer. Ask for the full compensation breakdown before you respond, and confirm whether incentives are tied to company-wide metrics or your division's results specifically.
Vice President of Supply Chain Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of supply chain operationss?
The most active employers for vice president of supply chain operationss right now are LANXESS, nVent, and Banner Health, and the most openings are in New Jersey, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in companies undergoing distribution network expansion or post-merger integration.
How many vice president of supply chain operations jobs are remote?
About 90% of vice president of supply chain operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Roles focused on strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and analytics tend to allow more remote flexibility than positions that require hands-on oversight of warehouses, manufacturing floors, or distribution centers.
How do you become a vice president of supply chain operations?
Most vice presidents of supply chain operations build up through director and senior director roles, accumulating experience across procurement, logistics, and inventory planning. Getting cross-functional exposure in demand planning and S&OP cycles strengthens your candidacy. Earning an APICS certification and building a record of measurable cost or service-level improvements accelerates promotion decisions at large organizations.
Can you get hired as a vice president of supply chain operations without prior VP experience?
Yes, candidates promoted from senior director or director of supply chain roles are regularly considered if they can demonstrate P&L ownership and enterprise-wide impact. Focus your application on the scope of your current role: annual spend managed, team size, geographic footprint, and any transformation or turnaround work you led rather than the title you currently hold.
What does the vice president of supply chain operations interview process look like?
The process typically moves through an initial recruiter screen, a panel interview with the CFO or COO and cross-functional peers, and a final-round executive presentation. That presentation usually involves analyzing a supply chain challenge and walking senior leadership through your recommended strategy. Some companies add a written case or a supply chain diagnostic exercise before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of supply chain operations jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of supply chain operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, scope of responsibility, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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