Associate Clinical Supply Distribution Director

Exelixis • Alameda, CA

2d • $166,500 - $236,500 • Onsite

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, shipper solutions, transit temperature-monitoring devices, and vendors, and serves as an area subject matter expert.

The position oversees clinical-supply logistics and distribution in compliance with GxP requirements; manages regulatory documentation and customs clearances; and partners with Trade Compliance on customs valuation, VAT and tax management and reclamation, and risk management through INCO terms. It owns processes for site-by-site drug-product shipments, importation documentation, temperature excursions, returns, destruction, and reconciliation. The role also supports distribution data for budgeting, works with clinical operations and clinical supply chain teams to resolve project issues, maintains country-requirement information with vendors and industry experts, and identifies vendor service improvements through governance, communication, and KPIs. The position supervises staff.

The role requires a related bachelor’s degree and at least 11 years of related experience, a related master’s degree and at least 9 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The work is primarily indoors in an office environment. The workplace description notes a modern collaborative office with equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs.

The stated annual base pay range is $166,500–$236,500, adjusted according to geographic market and other factors. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus or sales incentive plan as applicable, company-stock purchase opportunities, long-term incentives, accrued vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.

Requirements

• A BS/BA degree in a related discipline and at least 11 years of related experience; or an MS/MA 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 biotech industries.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in clinical supply distribution.
• Working knowledge of regulations relating to clinical supply distribution activities and GMP regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated stakeholder-management skills.
• 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, the Harmonization Tariff System (HTS), country of origin, customs-declaration valuations, and dangerous-goods guidelines.
• Experience maintaining an import-data database in full compliance with U.S. Customs reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with broad-use computer applications such as MS Office and specialized applications as needed for the job.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement global logistics and distribution strategies for the clinical supply chain to ensure uninterrupted supply availability for clinical sites and patients.
• Establish depot networks and oversee shipment execution, shipper solutions, transit temperature-monitoring devices, and vendor oversight.
• Oversee clinical-supply logistics and distribution in compliance with GxP regulations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances.
• Partner with Trade Compliance to support customs valuation, VAT and tax management and reclamation, and risk management through INCO terms.
• Own processes for site-by-site drug-product shipments, importation document management, temperature-excursion management, returns, destruction, and reconciliation.
• Oversee the maintenance and compilation of distribution data to support budget creation and adherence.
• Liaise with clinical operations and clinical supply chain project teams on project issues and resolutions.
• 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 a sales-based incentive plan for field sales staff
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director