Committed to the preservation of vision.
Help bring a new ophthalmic treatment option to people living with wet AMD.

Director, Supply Chain

ABOUT OUTLOOK THERAPEUTICS

Outlook Therapeutics (Nasdaq: OTLK) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company redefining the standard of care in retinal disease. In the United States, our lead product has received FDA approval, making it the first and only FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of its kind for the treatment of wet AMD, and we are preparing for US commercial launch. Our lead product is also the first ophthalmic formulation of its kind to receive Marketing Authorization from the European Commission and the UK MHRA for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), and has launched across Germany, Austria, and the UK.  Driven by the stories of the patients we serve, we are united with the vision-care community around a single goal: a future where everyone with retinal disease can envision a brighter world.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reports To –Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
Level – Director
Location – Remote (US-based)
Employment Type – Full-time
Direct Reports – No

This is a rare ground-floor moment at a company hitting its commercial inflection point. As a lean, fast-moving organization, we offer scope and ownership that larger companies can’t: your work is visible, your decisions matter, and you’ll help build the function rather than simply maintain it. You’ll partner directly with senior leadership and see a clear line between what you do and patients gaining access to a new treatment option.

You will own end-to-end commercial manufacturing planning and supply chain strategy as we scale global launch of our lead ophthalmic product, partnering directly with Technical Operations, Quality, and external manufacturing partners. This role is remote (US-based) with occasional travel to support onsite manufacturing and logistics reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Manufacturing & Supply Planning

• Lead end-to-end strategic manufacturing planning for commercial manufacturing, including supplemental Process Performance Qualification and commercial launch planning for label and line-expansion efforts.
• Partner with Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical, Quality, and third-party suppliers to build and maintain schedules supporting base/best/worst-case production forecasting.
• Monitor and manage schedule changes across Operations, Raw Materials, QA, Warehouse, and other functions, ensuring changes are communicated clearly across the organization.
• Lead weekly scheduling review meetings to drive execution readiness, stakeholder alignment, and sign-off.

Partner & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team, driving programs to meet timeline and budget objectives.
• Own oversight of multiple external partners (CMO/CRO), aligning production plans with third-party providers when issues arise.
• Represent the company in cross-functional team meetings, applying working knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory guidance.

Performance, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Identify material, labor, and capacity constraints; evaluate alternatives and escalate obstacles with recommendations that optimize resources and drive schedule adherence.
• Lead capacity and cost-of-goods analyses, providing recommendations for short-, medium-, and long-term supply needs.
• Build and maintain KPIs to monitor supply chain performance and support internal and external annual product quality reviews.
• Manage inventory reconciliation and cycle-count activities to maintain inventory accuracy.

Logistics & Regulatory Support

• Coordinate with logistics providers to ship intermediate and finished-goods materials through qualified transportation routes, improving efficiency, cost, and risk.
• Provide supply chain and manufacturing information to support regulatory submissions (e.g., MAAs, BLAs, supplements, and variations).

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant life-science or technical field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. (10+ with an M.S., 8+ with a Ph.D.) in production operations or technical project management.
• Experience working with regulated (commercial) pharmaceutical organizations, quality management systems, and regulatory submissions.
• Project management experience.
• Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience, including experience within the contract pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of technical and managerial leadership.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across analytical, process, and business development functions.

Preferred

• End-to-end cold-chain biotechnology supply chain experience, including importation of finished goods into international markets and QP release processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles for process improvement.
• Experience with advanced supply chain planning software.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled planning, predictive analytics, and digital supply chain technologies.
• Experience in risk management and contingency planning to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Familiarity with international trade regulations and customs procedures for pharmaceutical imports/exports.
• Experience with cold-chain management and temperature-controlled logistics for biologics.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and equity — so you share in the value you help create
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• A high-trust, low-bureaucracy culture with direct access to leadership and real room to grow
• Mission-driven work that helps preserve sight for patients who are counting on it

COMPENSATION

In keeping with our commitment to pay transparency, the good-faith base salary range for this role is $185,000 – $225,000 with an annual target bonus of 20%. This role is also eligible for a meaningful equity grant, reflecting the opportunity to build lasting value at a company at a commercial inflection point. Final compensation reflects experience, skills, and location.

OUR COMMITMENT

Outlook Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where every team member can do their best work, and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.