Interim Head of Supply Chain

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract development and manufacturing company in the UK is searching for an Interim Head of Supply Chain. This senior, hands-on role involves ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment, focusing on strategy and delivery across various functions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in GMP manufacturing, proven leadership abilities, and skills in stakeholder management. The contract starts as a 6-month engagement with availability required within one month.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Define strategy and drive positive change.
• Ensure flawless delivery across various functions.

Skills

Extensive supply chain experience

Leadership of end-to-end operations

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management skills

Driving improvement

Job description

Interim Head of Supply Chain

We’re seeking an Interim Head of Supply Chain to take full ownership of end‑to‑end supply chain operations within a fast‑paced contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) environment that is undergoing significant positive investment and expansion.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll define strategy, drive positive change, and ensure flawless delivery across planning, procurement, materials management, warehousing, and logistics — all within a GMP‑regulated setting.

You’ll balance customer delivery, quality, and budget, while building a high‑performance culture that consistently delivers.

This need requires availability within one month max (ideally sooner) and will start as a 6 month contract.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive supply chain experience in a GMP manufacturing environment – ideally pharmaceutical, food or supplements/healthcare.
• Proven leadership of end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including warehouse and materials control
• Strong commercial and budgetary awareness
• Exceptional stakeholder and customer management skills
• A track record of driving improvement and cultural change

For further details, please contact Mark Bux‑Ryan.

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