Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations

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.

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 South San Francisco and requires onsite presence four days per week. The position reports 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 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. Implement and optimize 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. Collaborate 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.
• 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, comply with applicable laws and IDEAYA policies, and prioritize patient and product safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% company-paid for employees and 90% for dependents).
• 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Wellness programs.
• Eligibility for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plans, and 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 will depend on factors such as location, experience, education, and performance during the interview process.

Schedule

This position is based in South San Francisco and requires onsite presence four days per week. The role may involve work-from-home flexibility for the remaining day.

All employees working in IDEAYA facilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons as required by law.