Associate Clinical Supply Distribution Director
About The Position
The Associate Clinical Supply Distribution Director implements global logistics and distribution strategies for the clinical supply chain, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply availability for clinical sites and patients. The role establishes depot networks, supports compliance with international import and export requirements, oversees shipment execution and shipper solutions, monitors transit temperatures, and provides vendor oversight. The position also serves as an area subject matter expert and supervises staff. The role oversees compliant distribution of clinical supplies and related documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances. It partners with Trade Compliance and other stakeholders on customs valuation, VAT and tax management and reclamation, and risk management through Incoterms. The director supports site-by-site drug product shipments, importation documentation, temperature excursions, returns, destruction, and reconciliation. The position also supports budget development and adherence, collaborates with clinical operations and project teams, maintains country-specific requirements data, and works to improve vendor service and performance. The position is primarily office-based. Exelixis describes a collaborative modern office and states it provides equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs. The annual base pay range is $166,500–$236,500, adjusted according to work location and other factors. The benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with company contributions, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus or sales incentive plan as applicable, the opportunity to purchase company stock, long-term incentives, accrued vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least 11 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in a related discipline and at least 9 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical experience in international pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in clinical supply distribution.
- Working knowledge of regulations relating to clinical supply distribution activities and GMP regulations.
- Demonstrated technical skills and mindset in logistics and cold chain management, including process optimization and drug product delivery.
- Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain requirements and international trade compliance laws and regulations, including imports, exports, Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), country of origin, customs declaration valuations, and dangerous goods guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining an import data database in full compliance with US Customs reporting requirements.
- Proficiency with broad-use computer applications such as MS Office and specialized applications as needed.
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, dynamic environment.
- Creativity and flexibility in problem solving, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement global logistics and distribution strategies for the clinical supply chain to ensure uninterrupted supply availability at clinical sites and for patients.
- Set up depot networks and oversee clinical supply shipment execution, shipper solutions, transit temperature monitoring devices, and vendor oversight.
- Oversee logistics and distribution of clinical supplies in compliance with GxP regulations.
- Comply with regulatory requirements and maintain appropriate documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances.
- Partner with the Trade Compliance expert to support customs valuation, VAT and tax management and reclamation, and risk management through Incoterms.
- Own processes for site-by-site drug product shipments, importation document management, temperature excursion management, returns, destruction, and reconciliation.
- Oversee maintenance and compilation of distribution data to support budget creation and adherence.
- Liaise with Clinical Operations and clinical supply chain project teams regarding project issues and their resolution.
- Partner with vendors and internal and external industry experts to develop and maintain a database of country requirements, including import and export requirements, Health Authority lead times, transit lead times, and country- or region-specific considerations.
- Identify opportunities to improve vendor service and performance through governance models, regular communications, and established KPIs.
- Supervise staff.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
- Group medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan
- Opportunity to purchase company stock
- Long-term incentives
- 15 accrued vacation days in the first year
- 17 paid holidays, including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
- Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
