Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations

About IDEAYA Biosciences

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology, and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease.

We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.

At IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being at the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use teamwork to move science forward.

About the role

IDEAYA is seeking an Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations to lead end-to-end global product planning, procurement, and logistics. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability, maintaining strict regulatory compliance, and optimizing inventory. This role is based in our South San Francisco headquarters and requires onsite presence four days per week per company policy.

Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical and Commercial Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Supply Planning: Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), synchronize demand forecasting with production capacity, and minimize excess inventory. Create, develop, and manage necessary tools for end-to-end demand/supply planning.
• ERP Systems Management: Lead ERP (NetSuite) system integrations and act as the subject matter expert for inventory and supply modules. Ensure ERP data integrity for master data, lot/batch tracking, serialization, and expiry management. Assist in implementation and optimization of ERP/MRP systems to improve visibility, data accuracy, and decision-making. Champion the use of ERP and advanced planning tools (Prognosis, Kinaxis, O9, OMP) to enable real-time visibility and agility.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supply chain practices adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), handle audits, and manage temperature-controlled cold chain logistics.
• Risk Mitigation & Analytics: Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, maintain robust forecasting, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) like On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Demand Planning and Forecasting: Use historical data, market trends, forecasting software, and AI tools to predict demand and guide production and inventory decisions. Partner with key stakeholders (Clinical, Commercial, Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and IT) to ensure seamless end-to-end planning.
• Inventory Management and Optimization: Balance stock availability with cost, ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify potential disruptions, develop contingency plans, and ensure supply chain resilience.
• Data Analysis and Technology Integration: Leverage ERP systems, analytics, and emerging technologies to optimize operations and improve decision-making.

Requirements

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.
• Industry experience: 8+ years in pharmaceutical supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing. Direct experience in cGMP environments is highly sought after.
• ERP and forecasting proficiency: Advanced expertise in tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle/NetSuite) and advanced Excel/data analytics. Ability to align business requirements with technical configuration, data integration, and reporting.
• Leadership & strategy: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and communicating operational metrics.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain best practices, including S&OP, inventory optimization, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH).

All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct. Employees must demonstrate good judgment and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents).
• 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Wellness programs.
• Company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval).

Pay

The expected salary range for the role of Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations is $167,000 - $206,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to the office location, the candidate’s experience, educational background, and performance during the interview process.

Schedule

This position is based in South San Francisco and requires onsite presence four days per week per company policy. The Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.