Associate Director, Global Supply Chain and CMO

Join Us in Tackling Autoimmune Disease at Its Root

At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide.

When you join Vor, you’re not just working on a medicine. You’re part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care.

Why Work at Vor?

Impact: Contribute directly to a medicine with best-in-disease Phase 3 results in myasthenia gravis and expansion into multiple autoimmune diseases.

Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with opportunities to grow your career in science, clinical development, commercial strategy, and beyond.

Innovation: Work on a platform with potential beyond one indication — a therapy that has already shown consistent results across lupus, IgA nephropathy, and Sjögren’s syndrome.

Belonging: Join a culture where every voice is heard, and where our shared mission unites us across functions and geographies.

 

Associate Director, Global Supply Chain and CMO

 

Position Overview

The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain and CMO is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations across global clinical sites & commercial markets, with a focus on contract manufacturing organization (CMO) management. In this role you will be responsible for managing supply chain and serialization activities, from raw materials to drug distribution for Vor’s experimental therapies, ensuring alignment with clinical and commercial goals. In addition, you will be responsible for project planning, supplier management, budget management and demand/supply planning to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of Vor’s drugs. The Associate Director will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver supply chain solutions that are cost efficient and compliant with regulatory standards, support business objectives and enable growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

· Developing and managing project plans for all supply chain and serialization activities, from clinical trials to commercialization.

· Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery and issue resolution.

· Ensure supply chain operations adhere to global regulatory requirements and company policies.

· Proactively identify and address supply chain risks, including disruptions, shortages, and compliance gaps.

Collaboration:

· Working closely with clinical, quality, commercial, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations and address potential risks.

Supplier Management:

· Overseeing relationships with third-party manufacturers and vendors to guarantee timely delivery of materials and components, ensuring quality and compliance

· Negotiate contracts, manage performance metrics, and resolve operational issues with CMOs

· Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.

· Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

Planning and Budgeting:

· Contributing to budget development and managing demand and supply planning processes to synchronize with production and inventory needs.

Distribution:

· Coordinating the packaging, labeling, and distribution of products to clinical sites and regional depots as well for commercial supply channels.

Process Improvement:

· Analyzing supply chain data to identify opportunities for optimization, cost savings and risk mitigation as well as strategies to support business expansion.

· Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes.

Vor’s Business Context:

Vor Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel therapies for autoimmune diseases.

The supply chain role is critical to enabling the successful commercialization of these therapies by ensuring they reach patients and markets effectively

 

Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

· Experience: Minimum of 8 years in global supply chain management, with direct experience managing CMOs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry. Strong preference for PFS manufacturing / CMO management / supply planning experiences.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

· Proven leadership and project management experience.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

· Proficiency in supply chain management systems and tools.

 

Key Competencies

· Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.

· Collaboration: Skilled at working across functions and cultures to achieve results.

· Adaptability: Comfortable navigating complex, fast-paced environments and managing change.

· Results Orientation: Focused on delivering measurable improvements in supply chain performance.

At Vor, we support our team with robust benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a competitive 401(k). From education assistance to wellness resources and financial security, we invest in your well-being so you can thrive at work and beyond.

As an equal opportunity employer, we at Vor Bio know that diversity inspires innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity. We invite you to come as you are. All applicants will be considered for employment agnostic to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Please visit our website at https://www.vorbio.com/ for more information.