The PositionThis role is a valuable part of our US Supply Chain organization, which is committed to achieving our mission of delivering life-saving therapies to patients across the nation. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Commercial Operations, Quality, IT, Business Process, and Logistics. This opportunity offers a unique and exciting challenge for a senior executive to build and share an inspiring vision, lead teams to do their best work, and be a catalyst for change and world-class performance.
The OpportunityAs the
US Distribution Executive Director, you are accountable for day-to-day operations and strategic oversight to ensure a safe, compliant, cost-effective, and resilient US Distribution Network that supports market demands and meets evolving customer expectations. 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.
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. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this
link.Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.#ptcareers
