Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Cytokinetics, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain to lead end‑to‑end planning for clinical programs and drive cross‑functional collaboration across GCSC and the enterprise.

You will translate protocol design into executable demand forecasts, manage CDMOs and vendors, and deliver compliant, timely clinical materials and investigational products worldwide while pursuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in chemistry, pharmaceutics or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years manufacturing experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years Operations Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end supply plans for clinical programs, including demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory strategies across depots and external CDMOs.
• Translate clinical development forecasts into executable supply strategies that align with milestones.
• Lead cross-functional scenario planning and risk assessments to ensure uninterrupted supply throughout the clinical development lifecycle.
• Lead Global Clinical Supply Chain planning activities within the operating model, including CDOP and Clinical Supply & Operations Planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing global clinical supply programs across all phases of clinical development.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning activities and align supply plans with Clinical Operations, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and external partners.
• Strong vendor management experience, including oversight of CDMOs, depots, IRT providers, logistics providers, and other clinical supply partners.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing scalable solutions.
• Establishes best practices and drives process standardization across studies, programs, and vendors.
• Experience utilizing and supporting clinical supply systems (e.g., IRT, APS, ERP) to enable planning and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience using KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/BS in chemistry or pharmaceutics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

IRT/IWRS/ERP systems

Job description

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain, will develop and formulate supply chain strategies, meet project deliverables, solve business problems and drive improvements within Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC), as well as the Cytokinetics enterprise. This position includes all elements of the clinical supply planning from translating protocol design into executable demand forecasts, through manufacturing to the ultimate distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies at clinical sites worldwide. This role ensures the timely, compliant delivery of high-quality clinical trial materials and investigational medicinal products through cross-functional collaboration, efficient resource management, and vendor oversight. The incumbent will also drive innovation and continuous improvement within clinical supply chain processes while ensuring alignment across the organization, as well as maintaining regulatory compliance to meet corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Planning
  • Develop and maintain end-to-end supply plans for clinical programs, including demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory strategies across depots and external CDMOs.
  • Translate clinical development forecasts into executable supply strategies that align with CMC, Clinical Operations, Quality, and Regulatory milestones.
  • Lead cross-functional scenario planning and risk assessments to ensure uninterrupted supply throughout the clinical development lifecycle.
  • Lead Global Clinical Supply Chain planning activities within the operating model, including CDOP (Clinical Development Operations Planning) and Clinical Supply & Operations Planning.
• Supply Chain Execution
  • Demonstrated experience managing global clinical supply programs across all phases of clinical development.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning activities and align supply plans with Clinical Operations, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and external partners.
  • Strong vendor management experience, including oversight of CDMOs, depots, IRT providers, logistics providers, and other clinical supply partners.
  • Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing scalable solutions.
  • Establishes best practices and drives process standardization across studies, programs, and vendors.
• Systems & Analytics Experience
  • Experience utilizing and supporting clinical supply systems (e.g., IRT, APS, ERP) to enable planning and operational excellence.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience using KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision making.
  • Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel to support performance monitoring and business insights.
  • Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Skills
  • Strong leadership and business acumen, with a track record of driving improvements cross-functionally with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and project management abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Advanced proficiency in change management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Preferred: Experience with oral solid dose and associated manufacturing/packaging and regulatory documentation. Familiarity with IRT/IWRS/ERP systems capabilities and their operational requirements.
• Qualifications
  • MS or BS in chemistry, pharmaceutics or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years manufacturing experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
  • 5+ years Operations Management experience
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Pay Range: In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $195,390 - $227,955 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences.

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.

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.