US Distribution Executive Director

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

2d • $232,900 - $432,500

About The Position

The US Distribution Executive Director is part of the US Supply Chain organization and is accountable for day-to-day operations and strategic oversight of a safe, compliant, cost-effective, and resilient US Distribution Network. The role ensures the network supports market demands and evolving customer expectations, and positions US distribution as a competitive advantage in support of commercial product strategies.

The position collaborates with stakeholders across Commercial Operations, Quality, IT, Business Process, and Logistics. It provides people leadership and promotes an engaged culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement using the Vision, Architect, Coach, Catalyst leadership model. The Executive Director oversees network performance and compliance, manages supply chain resilience, improves systems and interfaces, and advises Senior Management on network-level risks and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record as a senior leader of senior leaders with enterprise-level impact, including experience as a Site Head of warehouse and distribution operations.
• 15+ years of total supply chain or distribution experience.
• Deep expertise in regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device distribution.
• Extensive experience managing multi-node networks, cold chain or temperature-sensitive products, 3PL management (RFPs, contracts, and SLAs), and SAP enterprise systems (TMS/EWM).
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, DSCSA serialization, and track-and-trace requirements.
• Authentic, inclusive leadership, an enterprise mindset, exceptional cross-functional communication skills, and a data-driven approach to complex operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• FMCG experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive distribution strategy across a multi-node network, establishing US distribution as a competitive advantage in support of commercial product strategies.
• Provide people leadership and foster a culture of trust, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement using the Vision, Architect, Coach, Catalyst leadership model.
• Oversee network performance to ensure cGMP, safety, and regulatory compliance and meet operational and financial metrics, including OTIF, budget, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain resilience, including risk mitigation, DSCSA serialization compliance, and business continuity planning.
• Optimize systems and interfaces, including SAP TMS and EWM, in partnership with IT, customer service, inventory planning, and logistics teams.
• Continuously evaluate and prioritize network-level risks and continuous improvement initiatives, and advise Senior Management.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.
• Benefits are detailed in a linked resource in the job posting.

What This Job Offers

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