Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain — Strategic Ops Lead

IDEAYA Biosciences; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Supply Chain to manage end‑to‑end CTM supply for multiple clinical programs. This onsite role partners with CMC, QA, Clin Dev/Clin Ops, Regulatory, and Program Management to ensure timely, compliant supply planning and distribution across depots and sites.

The role requires coordinating with external vendors, optimizing forecasting, and leading strategic supply initiatives to support IDEAYA's oncology programs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, or life sciences required or equivalent.
• Experience with IRT systems and global logistics is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of forecasting and inventory management, drug supply planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identification and management of external global partners (depots, couriers, CMOs, IRT vendors) for drug supply.
• Lead and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and systems with focus on improvements.
• Prepare departmental budgets and address budget/invoice inquiries with Finance.
• Create study-specific Pharmacy Manuals and supply-related training materials.
• Ensure proper documentation for Trial Master File and oversee CTM supply planning.
• Coordinate distribution of clinical supplies to sites and manage return/destruction of materials.
• Collaborate with CMC/QA/Reg Ops to align supply with forecasts.
• Support global shipment documentation and batch release processes.

Skills

Clinical supply chain strategy

Forecasting & inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Biotech/pharma experience

IRT systems experience

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, or life sciences

APICS/CPIM/CIRM/PMP certifications desirable

Tools

IRT systems

Job description

IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Supply Chain to manage end‑to‑end CTM supply for multiple clinical programs. This onsite role partners with CMC, QA, Clin Dev/Clin Ops, Regulatory, and Program Management to ensure timely, compliant supply planning and distribution across depots and sites.

The role requires coordinating with external vendors, optimizing forecasting, and leading strategic supply initiatives to support IDEAYA's oncology programs.