Manager, Commercial Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute global distribution and end-to-end logistics operations for commercial products across manufacturing sites, CMOs, depots, and 3PL partners, ensuring compliant shipment execution, documentation, carrier coordination, and on-time delivery performance.
• Oversee GMP and temperature-controlled product movements while managing excursions, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs in partnership with Quality.
• Manage global trade compliance programs, including import/export controls, customs requirements, broker management, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute shipping validation strategies, including drafting protocols, reports, and related GMP documentation for qualified transportation lanes and packaging systems.
• Maintain ERP system accuracy to support inventory integrity, batch traceability, shipment documentation, and operational reporting.
• Monitor logistics KPIs, freight spend, and operational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and supply continuity.
• Support operational budgeting activities, including freight spend tracking, invoice review, accrual support, and cost optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Supply, and external logistics providers to support uninterrupted product supply, audit readiness, SOP management, and business continuity initiatives.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a scientific field with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Experience managing cold chain logistics and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products in a GMP/GDP-regulated environment.
• Experience with shipping validation activities, including authoring protocols, reports, and related GMP documentation.
• Working knowledge of global import/export regulations, customs procedures, and trade compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercial manufacturing, quality systems, and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory management, and shipment documentation practices.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP/supply chain management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite).
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.

Benefits

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is $143,000 - $178,000 USD.

Schedule

Full-time position.