Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact.
The Inventory and Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of processes that support the manufacturing and movement of pharmaceutical products throughout the value chain. This role ensures accurate inventory management across the supply network and plays a crucial role in facilitating timely transactional activities, including goods receipts, issues, and product movements. As a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Planning & Inventory Operations, the manager leads the design and development of processes, creating process maps, process design documentation, and training materials. Additionally, they serve as stewards of master data, actively managing and promoting Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity across the supply chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred, with additional certifications in supply chain (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma, PMP)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or supply operations within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Experience working with supply chain management software and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical supply chain regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
• Ability to travel as required to support inventory management processes and audits
  Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
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  Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.