Manager / Sr Manager Global Logistics

Ultragenyx; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultragenyx in the United States seeks a Senior Manager, Global Logistics to lead end-to-end logistics across clinical and commercial supply chains, ensuring compliant, efficient distribution of DS, DP, and FG globally, with GDP, cold chain, and trade compliance expertise.

The role partners cross-functionally to maintain supply continuity, drive improvements, and oversee 3PLs, QMS changes, and quality events, with a path to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8–12+ years in logistics or distribution within biotech/pharma.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, GDP, and GMP regulations.
• Experience with global cold chain logistics and complex networks.
• Experience with external manufacturing and logistics partners globally.
• Experience using quality systems like Veeva QMS is preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global transportation and distribution activities across clinical and commercial supply chains.
• Oversee shipment execution for drug substance, drug product, and finished goods across global markets.
• Ensure cold chain integrity and compliance for temperature-sensitive and ultra-cold products.
• Manage third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, and external distribution partners.
• Lead logistics-related change control activities within Veeva QMS and maintain documentation.
• Oversee deviations, CAPAs, and quality events for global logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and logistics procedures aligned with GDP.
• Support audits and inspections with documentation and SME input.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, visibility and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing and external partners.

Skills

GxP/GDP/GMP regulations

Leadership & PM

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Veeva QMS

Job description

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.

Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.

If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally,

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Global Logistics is responsible for the end-to-end execution, oversight, and optimization of global logistics operations across clinical and commercial supply chains. This includes ensuring compliant, efficient, and reliable distribution of drug substance, drug product, and finished goods across global markets. The role serves as a subject matter expert in GDP, cold chain logistics, and global trade compliance, supporting high-value, temperature-sensitive therapies and partnering cross-functionally to ensure continuity of supply to patients.

The Senior Manager, Global Logistics is responsible for the end-to-end execution, oversight, and optimization of global logistics operations across clinical and commercial supply chains.

Position is contracted with a goal of converting to permanent.

Responsibilities

• Lead global transportation and distribution activities across clinical and commercial supply chains
• Oversee shipment execution for drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), and finished goods (FG) across global markets
• Ensure cold chain integrity and compliance for temperature-sensitive and ultra-cold products
• Manage third-party logistics providers (3PLs), freight forwarders, and external distribution partners
• Lead logistics-related change control activities within Veeva QMS and maintain associated documentation
• Oversee deviations, CAPAs, and quality events associated with global logistics operations
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and logistics procedures aligned with GDP requirements
• Support audits and inspections by providing documentation and subject matter expertise
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, visibility, and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or distribution within biotech/pharma
• Strong expertise in GxP, GDP, and GMP regulations
• Experience managing global cold chain logistics and complex distribution networks
• Experience working with external manufacturing and logistics partners in a global environment
• Strong knowledge of Veeva QMS or equivalent quality systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Experience in rare disease, biologics, or advanced therapies preferred

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in GxP, GDP, and GMP regulations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in rare disease, biologics, pharmaceutical or advanced therapies preferred

Travel

Travel: Up to 20% as required

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.