US Distribution Executive Director

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities include:

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

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred)
• Leadership Experience: 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
• Industry Expertise: 15+ years of total supply chain/distribution experience, with deep expertise in regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device distribution (FMCG experience a plus)
• Technical Skills: Extensive experience managing multi-node networks, cold chain/temperature-sensitive products, 3PL management (RFPs, contracts, SLAs), and SAP enterprise systems (TMS/EWM)
• Quality & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of cGMP, DSCSA serialization, track-and-trace requirements, and operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma certifications preferred)
• Soft Skills & Mindset: Authentic, inclusive leader with an enterprise mindset, exceptional cross-functional communication skills, and a data-driven approach to solving complex operational challenges

Pay

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $232,900 - $432,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Relocation

Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.