Director, Commercial Supply Chain

IDEAYA; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k

ESPP

Wellness programs

Job summary

IDEAYA Biosciences in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Director, Commercial Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply planning for its first commercial product, Darovasertib. You will ensure availability, compliant distribution, and robust performance management across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will own demand/supply planning, S&OP cadence, and inventory management, while aligning with Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and CMC.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12+ years biotech/pharma supply chain experience including 3+ years in commercial/late-stage launch readiness.
• California Board of Pharmacy designation or willingness to serve as DR for manufacturer/distributor licensing.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial supply strategy and launch readiness plans for launch and lifecycle supply.
• Develop integrated demand/supply plans, production schedules, capacity models, inventory strategy.
• Lead/drive S&OP cadence with monthly reviews and executive reporting.
• Oversee inventory management (GxP and SOX) across the commercial supply chain.
• System owner for NetSuite Inventory Module; manage external network execution.
• Collaborate with Finance on reconciliations, rebates, etc.
• Oversee packaging readiness: labeling, serialization, artwork lifecycle, shipping, cold-chain.
• Vendor governance for packaging, labeling, logistics, storage.
• Build KPIs and dashboards; drive continuous improvements to planning tools/processes.
• Coordinate with Quality/Regulatory/CMC for release and distribution readiness.
• Support budgeting/forecasting with scenario-based modeling.

Skills

S&OP leadership

Forecasting & demand planning

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

NetSuite

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite Inventory Module

SharePoint/Box

Job description

Location: South San Francisco, CA.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, resourceful and highly motivated Director, Commercial Supply Chain to lead end-to-end commercial supply planning and operational launch readiness for IDEAYA Biosciences’ first commercial product, Darovasertib, ensuring product availability, compliant distribution, and robust performance management. This role requires an individual with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment, engage cross-functionally (Quality, CMC, Commercial, Regulatory, Accounting/Finance, IT), and communicate clearly and proactively across internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader and critical thinker who can operate with autonomy, manage complex drug supply chains, and translate commercial demand forecasts into actionable supply strategies. This position reports to the VP, Clinical and Commercial Supply Chain and is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.

Reporting to:

Vice President, Clinical and Commercial Supply Chain.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Own commercial supply strategy and launch readiness plans, ensuring supply chain readiness for launch and lifecycle supply.
• Develop and maintain integrated demand/supply plans, production schedules, capacity models, inventory strategy, and scenario analyses.
• Lead/drive S&OP cadence: monthly supply reviews, risk/opportunity assessments, mitigation actions, and executive-ready reporting.
• Lead end-to-end inventory management (GxP and SOX compliant) across the commercial supply chain, including inventory policy setting, reconciliation, cycle counting oversight, expiry tracking, and alignment with demand and production plans.
• System business owner for NetSuite Inventory Module.
• Manage external network execution; align campaign plans and batch execution to forecasts and contractual commitments.
• Partner with Finance/Accounting for reconciliations, chargebacks, rebates, etc.
• Oversee commercial packaging readiness: secondary packaging/labeling, serialization strategy/execution, artwork lifecycle coordination, shipping lane validation, cold-chain controls, and exception management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial packaging, labeling, logistics, and storage vendors and develop a governance process for effective management of these vendors.
• Build and monitor KPIs/dashboards (service level, plan adherence, capacity utilization, inventory health) and lead continuous improvement of planning tools/processes.
• Partner with Quality/Regulatory/CMC to ensure GxP-compliant release and distribution readiness and alignment to registration timelines.
• Support budgeting/forecasting for commercial supply activities, including scenario-based financial impact modeling.

Requirements

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred). 10–12+ years in biotech/pharma supply chain, including 3+ years commercial and/or late-stage launch readiness experience. Experience serving as a California Board of Pharmacy–designated representative (DR) for manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor licensing, or eligibility and willingness to serve in this role. Proven experience managing external manufacturing and supply partners. Strong understanding of GMP/ GDP, regulatory timing impacts on supply, and global distribution logistics. Advanced planning/analytics skills (Excel and/or supply planning tools); strong cross-functional leadership and communication. Comfortable operating in ambiguity; able to build processes “from the ground up”. The successful candidate will be a team player with integrity, a commitment to quality, and the ability to think critically and creatively in a fast‑paced, changing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Box) and NetSuite inventory systems. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Total Rewards

Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay‑for‑performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit‑based salary increases, company discretionary short‑term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval).

• medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents)
• 401k
• ESPP
• wellness programs

The expected salary range for the role of Director, Commercial Supply Chain is $203,000 - $251,000.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.

Employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct. Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels.

The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law.

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

EOE/AA/Vets.

At IDEAYA we believe in the importance of on-site presence by all team members as an essential ingredient to effective collaboration. Our hybrid approach to work at IDEAYA includes all staff being on-site four days per week in the office, and one day per week working from home.

IDEAYA Company Values

• Passionate
• Commitment
• Fearless Innovation
• Courageous Integrity
• Respectful Teamwork
• Objective Decision-Making
• Empowered Accountability

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