Crinetics Pharmaceuticals · 3 hours ago
Executive Director, Global Supply Chain
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$242K/yr - $302K/yr
15+ years expCrinetics Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California that develops therapies for people with rare endocrine diseases. The Executive Director, Global Supply Chain will drive the strategic vision and operational execution of the company's commercial and clinical supply operations, ensuring compliance and effective distribution of medicinal products globally.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead and develop drug supply strategy, planning, and overall management of all aspects of drug supply chain activities, including global Phase I – III clinical studies and commercial drug supply chain activities
Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Commercial and Clinical Supply Chain and associated department staff
Provide operational leadership and oversight of commercial drug packaging, labeling, distribution, and 3PL activities in collaboration with the commercial sales organization
Manage global supply chain activities and demonstrate operational excellence in developing and executing interdependent workflows with Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, and Global Project Team management to ensure state-of-the-art rapid and cost-effective processes are in place to achieve on-time delivery of medicine to patients every time
Contribute vital tactical support and leadership in supply chain and logistics management while identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities to improve commercial and clinical capacity, forecasting, and planning models for all marketed products and IP materials including comedications, comparators, processes, and IVRS management
Implement customized global supply chain and logistics best practices aligned to the company's corporate vision; define appropriate and meaningful performance metrics commensurate with the industry standards and drive operational efficiency
Establish operating policies and procedures and comprehensively coordinate complex global supply chain operations, inventories, materials, and procurement, while ensuring compliance with worldwide regulations and guidelines
Coordinate drug supply delivery timelines with Clinical and CMC; Packaging, Labeling, and Distribution CROs; and indirectly with GMP manufacturers, QA, and Regulatory Affairs
Lead the team in monitoring and tracking global supply inventories of product at both the clinical site and commercial levels; maintain forecasts and provide inventory and logistics management to ensure drug distribution plans are seamlessly integrated from starting materials for API to packaging and labeling at Contract Packaging and Procurement Vendors
Provide Supply Chain and logistics project leadership and management and act as knowledgeable resource for establishing effective collaboration with Clinical and Commercial Operations for seamless delivery of IP and marketed products to patients worldwide
Manage extensive internal and external touchpoints and maintain close communications with all stakeholders to ensure the adequate supply of patient-centric product throughout the duration of multiple worldwide clinical trials and global commercial distribution for marketed products
Optimize all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Lead the development and implementation of best-in-class S&OP strategies, ensuring alignment across functions, driving continuous improvement, optimizing inventory, service levels, and costs
Lead, coach, mentor and develop direct reports and provide career development opportunities in support of their individual development plans
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or equivalent (BS/MS), with 15 years of experience, preferably in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline
15+ years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a proven track record of leading and scaling clinical supply chain organizations
Demonstrated ability to set and execute long-term strategic goals for global supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
Extensive experience engaging with executive leadership teams, including presenting strategic plans, risk mitigation strategies, and operational performance metrics
Proven success managing complex global supply chain operations, including vendor partnerships, contract negotiations, and compliance with international regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.)
Strong financial acumen, including supply chain and logistics budget oversight, cost efficiency initiatives, and long-term investment planning
Enterprise-wide leadership experience, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments, ensuring supply chain and logistics integration into R&D and commercial strategies
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, including succession planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness
Proven expertise in managing regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance strategies in collaboration with Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Deep technical knowledge of clinical trial supply planning, including forecasting, IVRS/IRT systems, inventory management, and GMP/GCP compliance
Exceptional executive communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, external partners, and regulatory agencies
Benefits
Discretionary annual target bonus
Stock options
ESPP
401k match
Top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
Winter company shutdown
Company
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Crinetics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that develops therapies for people with rare endocrine diseases.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
Frazier Healthcare PartnersNational Institutes of HealthPerceptive Advisors
2026-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $349.22M
2024-10-08Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-02-28Post Ipo Equity· $350M
Leadership Team
R. Scott Struthers
Founder, CEO
A
Alan S. Krasner
Chief Endocrinologist
Recent News
BioWorld Financial Watch
2026-01-15
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