Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Overview:

Sonic Incytes is seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our team as the Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership experience in medical device manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and quality-driven production environments, who thrives in a collaborative, and fast-paced work environment.

The individual in the role will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing processes (both internal and external), ensuring regulatory compliance, managing suppliers and logistics, and scaling operations to meet demand.

This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is a hybrid position in Vancouver, BC.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations:

1. Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for the Velacur product line, including production scheduling, work instructions, and process improvements.
2. Develop and implement lean manufacturing practices to ensure efficiency, cost control, and high-quality output.
3. Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, assembly partners, and component suppliers.
4. Ensure all products meet Sonic Incytes' standards for quality, performance, and reliability, in compliance with ISO 13485 and other regulatory requirements.
5. Partner with Research & Development to transition new products and product improvements from design to production.

Supply Chain Management:

1. Take ownership of end-to-end supply chain strategy, including procurement, inventory management, forecasting, and logistics.
2. Build and manage supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and ensure supplier performance metrics are met (cost, quality, lead time, delivery).
3. Evaluate suppliers for the purpose of improving our redundancy and resiliency of key component supply and reducing costs.
4. Oversee inventory planning and control for raw materials, finished goods, and service parts to balance customer needs and cash flow.

Leadership:

1. Build and mentor a high-performing manufacturing and supply chain team including, but not limited to, Assembly Technicians, Inventory Lead and related administrative professionals.
2. Establish KPIs and performance metrics for manufacturing, procurement, and logistics.
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management in a regulated industry. Experience in medical device manufacturing is preferred.
• Leadership experience both with internal and external team members.
• Strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and/or other international regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing contract manufacturers and scaling production operations.
• Proven success in supplier management, procurement strategy, and global logistics.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and quality systems.

About Sonic Incytes

Sonic Incytes is committed to enhancing patient care through innovative diagnostic solutions. The company's flagship product, VELACUR, equips physicians with an advanced liver imaging tool to combat the growing epidemic of fatty liver disease. VELACUR is an AI guided 3D S-WAVE ultrasound elastography device that measures liver stiffness and attenuation, the two key indicators of fatty liver disease.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary: Between $120,000 and $170,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting from day one. 
• Paid Vacation: Receive 3 weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Employee Stock-Option Plan: Participate in our rewarding employee stock-option award plan.

Why Should you Join Sonic Incytes?

• Rare opportunity to join a company actively making a difference for patients who are afflicted with chronic liver disease, an emerging global health crisis.
• Join an energetic and diverse team who are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do.
• A chance to work within a fast-paced, growing start-up company with lots of opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Are you wanting to have a positive impact and up for a new challenge? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about the company, please visit  www.sonicincytes.com.