Sr. Director, Global Logistics and Distribution at Vaxcyte

San Carlos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

303000.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Management, Cold Chain Shipping, Regulatory Compliance, Process Improvement, Team Management, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Relationship Management, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Shipping Agreements, IT Systems Development, Import/Export Compliance, Tariff Management, Vaccine Distribution, GxP Documentation, Active and Passive Containers

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind! Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values: *RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered. *AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind. *LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives. *MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making. Summary: The Senior Director, Global Logistics has overall responsibility for shipping and storage of all Vaxcyte CMC materials including finished goods, bulk product and samples. Scope includes Research, Development, Clinical and Commercial material. This position will report to the Executive Director, Global Supply Chain. Essential Functions: Ensure all shipping and storage operations are compliant, do not impact product quality, timely and cost effective Select and Manage carriers, freight forwarders, 3rd party storage site, import / export brokers and other logistics service providers Ensure robust shipping agreements are in place with all CMOs and suppliers of criterial raw materials Ensure that packouts are robustly designed with the appropriate containers and associated components to maintain material at target temperature and facilitate efficient receipt Oversight of all logistics related policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures Development and maintenance of IT systems to track shipping requests, actual shipments and temperature data. Ensure that temperature excursions and other logistics related deviations occur at low frequency and are resolved in a compliant and timely manner with minimal material losses. Ensure the successful design & execution of a Shipping Validation Program Ensure Import / Export Trade Compliance in all relevant markets Ensure tariff obligations are managed in a compliant and cost effective way. Develop and implement finished good distribution strategies for all global markets that Vaxcyte launches in Select and manage a US 3PL site that will store Vaxcyte Finished Goods, process customer orders, execute shipments and collect payments. Interface with Commercial, Quality, Finance, IT, Process Development, Regulatory, MSAT, Supply Planning, Clinical Supply, Supplier Management and other Functions Manage a team of logistics professionals Requirements: BS in a science-related discipline is a definite plus. 10+ years’ experience working in the Life Sciences industry. 10+ years’ experience in International cGMP cold chain shipping Fluent with all global shipping-related statutory and regulatory requirements. Understand the requirements, technologies, and processes of cold-chain supply management. Experience with pharma logistic service providers with knowledge of qualified active and passive containers. Experience with arranging international and domestic transportation. Experience authoring and using GxP documents such as SOP’s and work instructions. Relentless focus and passion around process improvements (efficiency and automation). Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship skills. Vaccine distribution experience highly valued. All Vaxcyte employees require vaccination Reports to: Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Location: San Carlos, CA Compensation: The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. Salary Range: $260,000 – $303,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary. #LI-JN1 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Global Logistics is responsible for the shipping and storage of all Vaxcyte CMC materials, ensuring compliance and product quality. This role includes managing logistics service providers and developing distribution strategies for global markets.