Industry: Global Pharmaceutical & Specialty Biologics Supply Network
Executive Leadership Level | Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: New Jersey | Basel | Singapore | Hybrid Executive Structure
About the Organization
We are a global pharmaceutical and specialty biologics organization delivering life-saving therapies across oncology, rare diseases, immunology, and advanced biologics to more than 70 countries worldwide.
Our distribution ecosystem includes ultra-cold chain logistics, controlled substance compliance, temperature-sensitive biologic transport, regional distribution hubs, and partnerships with global healthcare systems, hospital networks, and government agencies.
In an environment where delivery precision directly impacts patient outcomes, distribution is not simply logistics; it is a critical component of global health continuity. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, supply chain volatility, and global demand acceleration, we are seeking a strategic Head of Distribution to lead our worldwide distribution architecture.
This is not a warehouse leadership role. This is a global distribution governance mandate.
Job Function
The Head of Distribution will oversee global pharmaceutical distribution strategy, cold-chain logistics governance, regional hub performance, inventory optimization, compliance management, and last-mile healthcare delivery frameworks.
This executive will ensure uninterrupted supply continuity, regulatory adherence, and operational excellence across multi-region biologics distribution networks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and execute a global distribution strategy aligned with production and commercial expansion
- Oversee international distribution centers and third-party logistics partnerships
- Ensure compliance with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and global healthcare regulations
- Manage ultra-cold chain and temperature-controlled biologic transportation systems
- Optimize global inventory placement and demand-driven replenishment models
- Develop contingency distribution strategies for supply disruptions
- Lead global freight contract negotiations and vendor governance
- Monitor distribution KPIs, including on-time delivery, spoilage rates, and cost efficiency
- Integrate digital tracking systems and real-time visibility platforms
- Strengthen risk mitigation across geopolitical and transportation volatility
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams on product launch readiness
- Drive sustainability initiatives across global distribution networks
- Provide executive reporting on distribution performance and compliance posture
Strategic Support
- Advise executive leadership on global supply continuity and distribution risk exposure
- Support market entry into emerging healthcare regions
- Contribute to M&A integration of distribution assets and networks
- Align distribution architecture with long-term commercial growth strategy
- Strengthen partnerships with government healthcare agencies and hospital systems
- Support ESG commitments related to sustainable logistics
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 12–18+ years of progressive distribution or supply chain leadership
- 6+ years within pharmaceutical, biologics, or regulated healthcare distribution environments
- Proven experience managing multi-country distribution networks
- Deep understanding of GDP and global healthcare regulatory standards
- Experience with temperature-controlled and specialty product logistics
- Strong vendor management and global contract negotiation expertise
- Demonstrated success in implementing digital logistics visibility systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business required; MBA preferred
- Professional certifications (CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent) preferred
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Executive presence with strong governance discipline
- An analytical and systems-thinking mindset
- High accountability for patient-impacting delivery timelines
- Resilience under global supply chain volatility
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
- Data-driven operational decision-making capability
- Ethical orientation aligned with patient safety standards
- Cultural intelligence across international markets
Working Conditions
- Hybrid executive model with 30–40% international travel
- Direct oversight of regional distribution centers
- High-accountability environment tied to delivery continuity
- Interaction with global healthcare regulators and compliance bodies
- Fast-paced, high-impact pharmaceutical ecosystem
Compensation & Benefits
Total Executive Compensation Package: $210,000 – $352,000 USD
Executive Compensation Includes:
- Competitive base salary within stated range
- Performance-based annual incentive bonus tied to distribution KPIs
- Long-term executive incentive participation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings and deferred compensation options
- Relocation and global mobility support
- Leadership development and executive coaching programs
- Generous PTO and global holiday schedule
Why Join Us
- Lead global distribution strategy impacting patient access worldwide
- Operate within a mission-critical pharmaceutical supply ecosystem
- Influence resilience across highly regulated healthcare markets
- Partner with world-class manufacturing and commercial leaders
- Competitive executive compensation aligned with enterprise responsibility
- Opportunity to build one of the most advanced biologics distribution networks globally
