Pharma Logistics Director: Strategy & 3PL Leadership

Jobtailor; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a senior logistics leader to direct end-to-end pharmaceutical distribution, transportation, inventory management, and claims operations.

You will develop strategies, oversee 3PL partnerships, ensure FDA/DSCSA compliance, and drive continuous improvement in costs and service levels. The role requires 10+ years in pharma supply chain, with team leadership and a track record of regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, logistics, or business administration is required.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in pharmaceutical supply chain, logistics, or claims management.
• Experience managing 3PLs and healthcare distribution networks.
• Knowledge of DSCSA/Serialization and FDA/GDP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end pharmaceutical distribution, transportation, inventory management, reverse logistics, and claims operations.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies supporting business growth and customer service objectives.
• Oversee domestic and international transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs, carriers, distributors, wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, manufacturers, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, DSCSA, GDP, state, federal, and international distribution regulations.
• Lead cold-chain and controlled-substance logistics programs.
• Establish logistics performance metrics and service-level agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement in transportation costs, inventory turns, and order fulfillment.
• Direct chargebacks, rebates, returns, reverse distribution, shortages, damages, pricing disputes, and Medicaid/government claims.
• Partner with Finance and Commercial teams on accounting and reconciliation of claims.
• Develop and maintain logistics and claims SOPs; support audits, recalls, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
• Manage departmental budgets and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Lead and develop logistics, claims, and supply chain professionals.
• Negotiate 3PL master service agreements, transportation rates, and cost-savings targets.
• Serve as primary point of contact for distribution-related inquiries and issues.
• Resolve inventory issues and analyze recurring problems.
• Use ERP and 3PL portals for returns, inventory movements, and freight charges.
• Provide distribution data for Annual Product Reviews
• Assist with VRS/serialization issues and periodic audits
• Perform quarterly destruction analyses and communicate with the 3PL distribution center
• Generate monthly metrics and assist with budget preparation
• Ensure Trade Agreement Act compliance and appropriate material sourcing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics and reporting

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP or Similar ERP System

3PL Portals

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a senior logistics leader to direct end-to-end pharmaceutical distribution, transportation, inventory management, and claims operations.

You will develop strategies, oversee 3PL partnerships, ensure FDA/DSCSA compliance, and drive continuous improvement in costs and service levels. The role requires 10+ years in pharma supply chain, with team leadership and a track record of regulatory excellence.