Director, Supply & Demand Chain - Permanent Position
The Company
Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.
Eisai Manufacturing is the hub of Eisai’s production and supply chain. We make tablets, package these into blisters, label and package vials and bottles. We also manage the wider medicines supply chain and other companies who undertake work on our behalf.
By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.
Your new role
As a senior leader within Eisai’s UK-based global manufacturing operation, the role leads a multidisciplinary supply chain organisation comprising supply chain managers, logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain systems, and demand forecasting.
The Director ensures that factory demand is accurately derived in accordance with stock policies and an efficient cadence of supply, supporting both operational excellence and agility.
The role sponsors and drives key projects related to business systems (e.g., SAP, Serialisation, Planning), business change, new product introductions, and business development opportunities.
It is responsible for establishing supply strategies that meet legislative, quality, and fiscal requirements across global markets.
The position provides strategic oversight of key suppliers, including importation, distribution logistics, and contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs), ensuring performance, compliance, and resilience.
Accountable for logistics to affiliates/country warehouses, the role ensures adherence to GDP standards, appropriate INCOTERMS, and provides support during supply challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, sanctions, or tariff changes.
Finally, the Director serves as the principal liaison between UK Production Operations and Commercial business units across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia, China, Japan, East Asia, and the Global South (EAGS), ensuring alignment between manufacturing and market needs.
What are we looking for?
Core Skills
1. Leadership of multi-disciplines teams, with expertise in coaching, talent development, change and project management.
2. Expertise in warehouse management, global supply chain strategy, demand planning, logistics, serialisation and ERP systems (SAP).
3. Proven negotiation capability.
4. Advanced stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
5. Solid understanding of GDP/GxP compliance, intercompany transactions and risk mitigation.
6. Data-driven decision-making, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement mindset.
7. Has a robust understanding of international trade regulations, including INCOTERMS, customs, VAT implications on importation, and the ability to navigate complex logistics challenges such as sanctions, tariffs, and conflict zones.
Qualifications
8. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
9. Senior supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
What we offer in return
Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,
10. Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
11. Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
12. Discretionary Bonus
13. Free onsite parking
14. Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
15. Learning and development opportunities
16. Retail discounts
17. Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
18. Multi-faith prayer room
You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
What you need to do next
If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.
If you have any questions, please contact us on TalentAcquisition@
Eisai Recruitment Statement
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement
We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:
19. to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
20. to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
21. to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity