Sr. Director, Logistics and Trade Compliance- San Diego based

Role Summary

Develop and execute Neurocrine’s global logistics and trade compliance strategy for materials across commercial, clinical, and research activities. Ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective delivery while complying with applicable regulations and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). Lead import/export planning, regulatory filings, and communications with customs authorities, and oversee the Global Logistics and Trade Compliance team. This role is based in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Strategic design, implementation, and management of the logistics and distribution infrastructure for Neurocrine’s commercially marketed products across all global markets. Oversight for third-party contracts for logistics and import/export, including warehousing, shipping, customs brokerage, and distribution centers (3PLs)
• Ensures the secure, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of all materials needed to support Neurocrine’s global commercial, clinical, research, and development activities, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
• Optimizes global logistics spend through comprehensive analysis of shipping lanes, volumes, and activities, as well as driving financial stewardship through effective management of duty avoidance and VAT reclamation
• Fosters strategic partnerships with relevant cross-functional teams and the oversight of the development and management of standardized practices for the import and export of materials globally. Provides direction for continuous improvement and the implementation of corrective actions for logistics-related deviations or unfavorable performance
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Global Logistics and Trade Compliance team, ensuring effective business processes and collaborating with cross-functional partners to maintain high levels of operational excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent and 15+ years of pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, and project management OR
• Master's degree and 13+ years of related experience
• Extensive previous leadership experiences also required
• Preferred experience: Experience with small and large molecules, cold and frozen chain, multiple regulatory jurisdictions, and customs brokerage experience
• Exhibits ability to become company-wide advisor and emerging industry expert
• Demonstrated strategy development and implementation within areas of responsibility
• Possesses expert knowledge of own function and broad knowledge of multiple functions and impact on business
• Proven leadership skills and ability, including influencing across many levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively manage, mentor and train personnel and ability to motivate and influence personnel to achieve goals
• Thorough knowledge of logistics and trade compliance processes (shipping, import / export, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and 3PL operations)
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices and customs regulations
• Pharmaceutical / biotech distribution experience including GDP / GMP regulations, Customs / import procedures in regulatory jurisdictions including FDA, EMA, and other relevant bodies
• Knowledge of shipping and storage requirements for pharmaceutical products, including small and large molecules, dangerous goods, temperature-controlled products, and qualification of shipping lanes and containers
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Demonstrated experience working in logistics overseeing logistics providers including freight forwarders, customs brokers, and small package carriers, and third party distributors (3PLs)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, identify feasible options, and develop recommendations for implementation
• Experience in launching and distributing new products
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma and risk management tools preferred
• Training or certification in logistics, US and international import / export regulations, or supply chain management preferred