10+ years of logistics or supply chain experience, focusing on international logistics.
Experience with shipping biological or temperature-sensitive materials in biotech or healthcare.
Strong knowledge of customs regulations and compliance frameworks (IATA, DOT, FDA, or similar).
Proven experience in building data-driven logistics systems for speed and reliability.
Proficiency in data analysis and logistics reporting tools, with software implementation experience.
Team leadership experience in hiring, coaching, and developing teams.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams for product launches.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the global logistics function for thousands of shipments weekly.
Design logistics systems that minimize delays and enhance reliability.
Ensure business continuity with contingency plans for various scenarios.
Establish compliance and regulatory processes for logistics management.
Create tools to monitor shipment status and key performance metrics.
Collaborate with teams to forecast demand and support new market launches.
Evaluate courier and carrier relationships to improve service and reliability.
Build and manage a high-performing logistics team with a culture of accountability.
Benefits
Hybrid remote work arrangement with specific in-office days.
Diverse and inclusive work environment that values varied perspectives.
Encouragement for applicants with non-perfect experience to apply.
Equal opportunity employer with accommodation options for interviews.
Full Job Description
About the Role
Plasmidsaurus is seeking a Head of Logistics to build and lead our global logistics function through its next stage of growth. The ideal leader will combine strategic vision for the future with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and support day-to-day operations.
The Head of Logistics will develop systems, build partnerships, and lead a high-performing team that enables global launches and exceptional customer experiences. Success in this role will mean that Plasmidsaurus' logistics function is a proactive, data-driven operation that is fast, compliant, and built to scale: shipments move seamlessly across both first-mile routes and global borders, risks are anticipated, and turnaround times continually improve.
In this role, you will:
Develop and lead the global logistics function, supporting thousands of international shipments each week and coordinating across regions, time zones, and regulatory environments.
Designlogistics systems that minimize delays, reduce costs, and enhance reliability for moving biological materials and that scale alongside global launches and company growth.
Ensure business continuity, developing contingency plans for day-to-day and emergency scenarios, building redundancy and sustainability into our logistics playbooks.
Develop and enforce global compliance and regulatory processes, including import/export, customs management, and relevant material handling standards.
Establish tools and dashboards to monitor shipment status, turnaround times, and key performance metrics, using data and metrics to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Collaborate withsales and marketing, operations, product, customer success, and finance to forecast demand, support new services and market launches, and anticipate logistical challenges.
Evaluate and optimize courier and carrier relationships, driving improvements around cost, service and reliability in both first-mile planning and international shipping.
Build and manage a high-performing logistics team, cultivating a culture of accountability and collaboration in support of our customers.
You should bring:
10+ years of logistics or supply chain experience, including proven success managing international logistics or shipping and first-mile transport providers.
Experience shipping biological or temperature-sensitive materials within biotech, life sciences, or healthcare logistics.
Strong understanding of customs, import/export regulations, and compliance frameworks (IATA, DOT, FDA, or similar).
Demonstrated success building scalable, data-driven logistics systems that improve speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Proficiency in data analysis and logistics reporting tools, with a track record of implementing software solutions that result in measurable performance.
Team leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing individuals and teams through growth and change.
Experience working with cross-functional teams to launch products and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
A proactive, strategic mindset, anticipating challenges and designing systems to prevent them.
Early-stage or startup experience, building and leading through rapid scale strongly preferred.
Remote applicants will be considered. Preferred locations:
San Francisco, San Diego, or Los Angeles, CA
Eugene, OR
Seattle, WA
Louisville, KY
Boston, MA
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We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us.
