Roche

Site Head, Kentucky Distribution Center (Sr. Director)

Roche$153K — $284K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 15+ years of total supply chain/distribution experience.
  • 10-12 years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare.
  • Expert knowledge of cGMP standards and pharmaceutical regulations.
  • Strong background in Lean/Six Sigma and change management.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic vision and long-range business strategies for the distribution center.
  • Direct site operations including staffing, logistics, and inventory management.
  • Represent Genentech in the local community and drive initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP and Roche Quality standards.
  • Establish business continuity and risk mitigation plans.
  • Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Partner with stakeholder teams to enhance delivery processes and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits approved for this position.
Full Job Description
The Position

The Kentucky Distribution Center (KDC) Site Head is a vital part of our Supply Chain and Logistics network, which is committed to ensuring the safe, compliant, and uninterrupted delivery of life-changing medicines to patients across the US market. This position is responsible for leading all operational teams in Louisville and serving as the face of Genentech within the local community. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders in Customer Operations, US Commercial, Quality, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), and global network leadership to drive operational excellence and business continuity.

The Opportunity

As the KDC Site Head (Sr. Director), you are directly accountable for the safe, cost-effective, and cGMP-compliant operation of our primary US distribution center, driving strategic vision and network alignment while inspiring a high-performing organization through servant leadership, personal transformation, and clear vision to optimize the contributions of all employees. Key responsibilities include:

  • Set the strategic vision and define long-range business strategies for commercial finished goods and site assets, aligning site capabilities with the broader global network.

  • Direct all site operations including staffing, facilities, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, technology, and Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) compliance.

  • Serve as the face of Genentech in the Louisville, Kentucky region, driving local community initiatives, government affairs, and media representation.

  • Ensure full compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and Roche Quality standards while meeting operational, financial, and OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) delivery targets.

  • Establish and continuously exercise robust Business Continuity and risk mitigation plans to ensure resilient delivery of medicines representing significant revenue.

  • Act as an active change agent, fostering a culture of trust, agility, continuous improvement, and professional development across direct and non-direct reports.

  • Partner with Customer Operations, Hillsboro distribution leadership, and Commercial stakeholders to streamline delivery processes and maximize customer satisfaction.

Who You Are

  • Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, Packaging, Life Sciences, or a related field.

  • Leadership & Industry Experience: Proven track record as a site head in distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare distribution space (15+ years of total supply chain/distribution experience preferred, with 1012+ years of relevant leadership experience, including cold-chain management).

  • Technical Expertise: Expert knowledge of cGMP standards, pharmaceutical distribution regulations, warehousing, facilities management, and ERP or integrated inventory management systems.

  • Strategic & Risk Management Acumen: Demonstrated enterprise mindset with experience developing long-range operational strategies, driving business continuity planning, and executing risk mitigation in complex environments.

  • Operational Excellence & Change Leadership: Strong background in driving continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma preferred) and acting as a visible change agent who adapts strategies to evolving network needs.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional executives, build high-performing diverse teams, and communicate effectively with front-line execution staff.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Kentucky is $153,000 - $284,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this .


Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.

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About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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