Matt Donnelly
About Matt Donnelly
Matt Donnelly serves as the Vice President and Head of Supply Chain at Arcus Biosciences, bringing extensive experience in supply chain management from his previous roles at Genentech and BeiGene. He holds an MBA from the UW Foster School of Business and possesses certifications in 6-Sigma and APICS CPIM, underscoring his expertise in operational excellence and production management.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Matt Donnelly serves as Vice President and Head of Supply Chain at Arcus Biosciences since 2023. In this role, he oversees the supply chain operations, ensuring efficient management and execution of processes that support the company's objectives. His leadership is focused on optimizing supply chain strategies to enhance productivity and meet organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Genentech
Matt Donnelly has held multiple positions at Genentech, contributing significantly to the company's supply chain operations. He served as the Director of Clinical Supply Chain from 2010 to 2017, where he managed clinical supply chain processes. Prior to that, he was the Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain (ad-interim) for five months in 2017 and the Head of North America Regional Planning for nine months in 2017. His roles involved strategic planning and operational excellence in clinical and commercial settings.
Education and Certifications
Matt Donnelly holds an MBA from the UW Foster School of Business, where he studied Marketing and Information Systems. He also earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Additionally, he possesses a 6-Sigma Black Belt, indicating advanced skills in process improvement, and holds an APICS CPIM certification, showcasing expertise in production and inventory management.
Professional Background
Matt Donnelly's professional background includes significant experience in supply chain management and operational excellence. He worked at BeiGene as Vice President of Global Supply Chain from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Senior Project Manager at Tefen USA and held various roles at Genentech, including Associate Director of SSF Production Operational Excellence and Senior Manager of Operational Excellence. His career began at Intel as a Senior Industrial Engineer.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Matt Donnelly is recognized for his expertise in both clinical and commercial supply chain planning and execution processes. He has experience in launching first commercial products, demonstrating his capability in bringing new products to market. His strong background in Lean Manufacturing complements his operational excellence skill set, enabling him to implement effective supply chain strategies.