Director, Commercial Distribution Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Commercial Distribution Operations to oversee product distribution and Order to Cash processes. You will lead domestic 3PL partnerships, drive ERP enhancements (SAP S4/Hana), and ensure regulatory compliance across global distribution of RNA-based therapies.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Quality, Regulatory and Finance teams, oversee data analytics for supply chain metrics, and guide a technical team focused on channel accessibility, licensing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or business required; 15+ years in pharma/biotech supply chain or distribution roles.
• Experience with product launches in pharma/biotech.
• Strong understanding of US pharmaceutical distribution, regulatory standards, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic 3PL partnerships and lead distribution operations.
• Design and implement ERP system enhancements (SAP S4/Hana).
• Ensure regulatory compliance across distribution activities.
• Oversee data analytics for supply chain metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to optimize distribution and supply continuity.
• Lead a technical team responsible for product accessibility within channels.
• Manage vendor relations and oversee state licensing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

Job description

Role: Director of Commercial Distribution Operations overseeing Ionis' product distribution and Order to Cash processes. Objectives: ensure efficient, compliant delivery of innovative RNA-based therapies globally; develop and execute distribution strategies; support ERP platform integration.

Responsibilities

• manage domestic 3PL partnerships
• lead distribution operations
• design and implement ERP system enhancements (SAP S4/Hana)
• ensure regulatory compliance
• oversee data analytics for supply chain metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to optimize distribution and supply continuity
• Lead a technical team responsible for product accessibility within channels
• manage vendor relations
• oversee state licensing requirements

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in health sciences or business, with 15+ years in pharma/biotech supply chain or distribution roles, including product launch experience; strong understanding of US pharmaceutical distribution, regulatory standards, and ERP systems.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degrees, experience with rare/ultra-orphan drugs, and specialty product launches.
• High-Value: focus on rare disease/ultra-orphan products, US or global markets, GxP compliance, and SAP S4/Hana platform expertise.

Work setup: onsite/hybrid in Carlsbad, CA or Boston, MA, or remote with travel.

The role demands proven leadership, strategic planning, collaboration skills, and technical proficiency in supply chain operations within the biopharma industry.