Sr. Director, Logistics And Trade Compliance- San Diego

Overview

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We are passionate about our people and about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. Our portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and a robust pipeline in mid- to late-phase clinical development. For three decades, we have applied our neuroscience insights to treat complex conditions.

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About the Role:

Devises and implements a strategic approach to the transportation of all materials necessary to support Neurocrine’s global commercial, clinical, and research and development activities. The strategy ensures secure, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of materials while meeting all relevant compliance requirements, encompassing strategic planning and execution of import/export activities in compliance with domestic and international regulations, including record keeping, required filings, and communication with customs authorities.

• 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

• 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

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