Denali Therapeutics

Manager, Supply Chain Logistics & Execution

Denali Therapeutics$135K — $175K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field required
  • 8+ years of work experience including 3+ years in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing in Life Sciences
  • Experience coordinating with external partners such as depots, CMOs, and freight forwarders
  • Hands-on experience in order fulfillment and shipment coordination
  • Familiarity with cGMP standards and FDA regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute daily global logistics activities for clinical and commercial supplies
  • Serve as main contact for internal stakeholders regarding logistics
  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure compliant shipment execution
  • Facilitate execution activities including contract and inventory management
  • Manage certification issuance and related tracking
  • Document IRT transactions for product release and distribution
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives for project planning and risk mitigation

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Access to a diverse range of additional benefits
Full Job Description
Successful supply chain management is a cornerstone of Denali's strategy. The Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for the day-to-day execution of global logistics activities to ensure timely, compliant, and reliable delivery of clinical and commercial supply. This role will serve as the point of contact for logistics operations, coordinating global distribution, shipment execution, and vendor activities across freight forwarders and distribution partners. The individual actively manages shipment planning, tracking, and issue resolution. In addition, this role supports key execution activities including contract coordination, labeling and packaging oversight, and enabling product release and distribution. As Denali's supply chain processes continue to evolve, this role will contribute to process definition and continuous improvement based on hands-on operational experience.

Key Accountabilities/ Core Job Responsibilities:

Logistics (80%)
  • Execute day-to-day global logistics activities to support clinical and commercial, including shipment booking, tracking, and issue resolution
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Logistics with internal stakeholders (i.e. CMC Program Directors, Planners, QA)
  • Coordinate directly with vendors (i.e. freight forwarder, CMOs) to ensure timely and compliant shipment execution


Execution (20%)
  • Serve as Supply Chain Execution point of contact with internal stakeholders (i.e. GMP QA, Clinical Operations)
  • Facilitate execution activities (i.e. contracts, product set up, labeling, packaging, distribution, inventory management)
  • Facilitate QP Certification issuance and tracking
  • Document and execute IRT transactions required to facilitate the release and distribution of product through the clinical supply chain
  • Represent Supply Chain Execution in cross-functional initiatives, contributing to project planning, timelines, and risk mitigation
  • Communicate status of supply execution activities both verbally and through written documents and reports


Qualifications/Skills:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain or related field and 8+ years of work experience to include 3+ years in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing in the Life Sciences.
  • Experience in coordinating with external partners (i.e. depots, CMOs, freight forwarders) is preferred
  • Experience supporting operational execution (i.e. order fulfillment, shipment coordination, inventory management, or production support)
  • Experience working on cross functional projects and supporting business process definition and improvements
  • Working knowledge of cGMP and regulations applicable to the FDA and comparable international regulatory agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute accurately, meet timelines, and handle multiple priorities
  • Capable of responding flexibly to changing prioritization in a dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive "can do" and collaborative manner
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


Salary Range: $135,000.00 to $175,000.00 . Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

About Denali Therapeutics

Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The company's pipeline includes treatments for Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Denali Therapeutics uses a proprietary technology platform to develop drugs that can cross the blood-brain barrier, which is a major challenge in treating neurological disorders. The company was founded by a team of scientists with extensive experience in drug development and neuroscience research.
Learn more about Denali Therapeutics
Size
380 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$71.1 million
Founded
2015
Revenue
$335.6 million
NASDAQ

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