Associate Director Kits and Logistics # 4644

GRAIL•Durham, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care. We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicineâs greatest challenges. GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies. For more information, please visit grail.com The Associate Director, Kit & Logistics role sits in the Supply Chain/Procurement team and provides strategic leadership and oversight of kit & logistics operations. This role provides team leadership to ensure operational excellence across end-to-end material flow for kits, and end-to-end GRAIL logistics. This role directs a team of individuals and partners with senior leadership to shape long-term supply chain strategies. This role is based at our Durham, North Carolina, office. It offers a flexible work arrangement, with the ability to work from GRAIL's office or from home. Our current flexible work arrangement policy requires that a minimum of 60%, or 24 hours, of your total work week be on-site. Your specific schedule, determined in collaboration with your manager, will align with team and business needs and could exceed the 60% requirement for the site.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; Masterâs degree preferred.
12+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, kitting or related functions, including 5â8 years in a management or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of global supply chain practices, ERP and supply chain systems, and advanced analytics tools.
Proven track record in supplier negotiations, global logistics management, and inventory optimization.
Experience leading large-scale process improvement or digital transformation initiatives preferred.
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include:
GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
Clinical laboratory regulations (e.g. CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189)
Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and inspire diverse teams.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities, with demonstrated success in aligning planning supply chain initiatives to business goals.
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels.
Proven ability to manage complex supply chain operations in a global, fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement..

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the kit & logistics team day-to-day activities and oversight into their delivery of project-based work. Note - the word âkitâ refers to the Galleri carton/components inclusive of tubes.
Lead and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Establish strategic goals, KPIs, and performance standards for kit & logistics; monitor results and drive corrective actions.
Manages significant escalations; partnering with cross functional stakeholders in a timely manner.
Is responsible for specific projects and long-term strategy, inclusive of proactively planning for GRAILâs growth and scale.
Expected to understand and analyze trends and historical and future data, identify risks, and drive decisions that support optimal kit and logistics decisions.
Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, performance reviews, and resolution of escalated issues. Comfortable working with supplier c-suite individuals.
Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, finance, accounting, international development, warehouse, sales, and customer service to ensure alignment on business objectives.
Drive large-scale process improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of kit & logistics activities.
Represent the kit & logistics function in executive meetings, supplier conversations, and external industry forums.
These job duties are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.