Director, Distribution and Logistics

CSL•Summit, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Distribution & Logistics is the senior leader responsible for end-to-end vaccine distribution across the U.S., ensuring products move efficiently, compliantly, and cost effectively from source to customer. The role oversees all third-party logistics providers, distribution contracts, and a $15M-$25M logistics budget, with accountability for delivering best-in-class service performance, including on-time, in-full, and damage-free delivery. The position serves as the operational owner of Seqirus' U.S. distribution network, balancing logistics execution, regulatory compliance, quality standards, customer requirements, and financial stewardship. This is a hybrid role, which offers a combination of an onsite and remote work schedule. #LI-hybrid

Requirements

Deep knowledge of cold chain distribution, GDP compliance, and pharmaceutical logistics regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of import/export compliance and U.S. state, district, and territory licensing requirements.
Familiarity with next-generation logistics technologies (automation, robotics, driverless delivery) and evolving industry best practices.
Excellent understanding of legal context and contract management with third-party logistics providers.
Proficient in SAP sales order management and materials management systems.
Experience managing IT interfaces and data transactions with third-party logistics vendors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, applying rigorous, insightful analysis of internal and external data to distribution decisions.
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a regulated industry; experience with vaccines and/or biologics highly desirable.
5+ years of experience in contract management with external third-party logistics providers and/or suppliers.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing remote sites and staff.
Intercultural experience and ability to act in a complex and rapidly changing business environment, preferably 7 years.

Nice To Haves

APICS or ISM certification a plus; experience with Six Sigma or Lean quality management concepts and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end U.S. vaccine distribution operations, ensuring reliable, compliant, and cost-effective product delivery to customers.
Lead transportation, warehousing, and third-party logistics partners to achieve service, quality, and performance objectives.
Manage supply flow from global and domestic sources to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while maintaining product integrity.
Develop scalable distribution strategies and capacity plans that support business growth and customer demand.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.
Lead relationships, contracts, and performance management for third-party logistics providers, carriers, and distribution partners to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency.
Oversee logistics procurement, vendor governance, and contract compliance to optimize costs and support business objectives.
Manage critical logistics systems and data interfaces to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant information exchange across the distribution network.
Conduct business reviews and drive continuous improvement with external partners to strengthen performance, accountability, and value delivery.
Ensure compliance with all distribution quality, regulatory, licensing, and trade requirements to support the secure and compliant movement of Seqirus products.
Lead distribution quality oversight, including GDP compliance, audits, investigations, recalls, CAPAs, and issue resolution across the logistics network.
Manage regulatory and customer readiness requirements to maintain product integrity, customer compliance, and uninterrupted product supply.
Identify and mitigate distribution risks through effective governance, business continuity planning, and partnership with Quality, Regulatory, and Trade Compliance teams.
Own the U.S. distribution and logistics budget, ensuring effective financial management, cost control, and alignment with business objectives.
Develop budgets, forecasts, and business cases that support distribution strategies, operational investments, and customer requirements.
Monitor logistics and supply chain performance against service, cost, and efficiency targets, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Provide financial and operational insights on distribution trends, costs, and risks to support business planning and decision making.
Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Customer Service, and external logistics partners to ensure alignment and execution of business priorities.
Lead a high-performing distribution function that ensures operational continuity, effective collaboration, and exceptional customer service.
Drive governance, visibility, and accountability across the distribution network through clear performance measures, service standards, and stakeholder engagement.
Identify and implement innovative logistics solutions, technologies, and industry best practices that enhance service, efficiency, and supply chain capabilities.