US Distribution Executive Director

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 433,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Genentech seeks a US Distribution Executive Director to lead the US Distribution Network, aligning strategy with market demands and patient access. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Commercial Ops, Quality, IT, and Logistics to enable world-class performance.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma distribution, senior leadership experience, and deep SAP TMS/EWM expertise. Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, logistics, business or engineering; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years in supply chain/distribution, with regulated pharma experience.
• Site Head experience in warehouse and distribution operations.
• Experience managing cold chain, 3PLs, and SAP TMS/EWM.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive distribution strategy across a multi-node network.
• Provide people leadership and foster an engaged culture of trust and continuous improvement.
• Oversee network performance ensuring cGMP, safety, and regulatory compliance while meeting metrics.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain resilience with risk mitigation and DSCSA serialization.
• Optimize systems and interfaces (SAP TMS/EWM) with IT and logistics teams.
• Advise Senior Management on network risks and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Logistics/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP TMS

SAP EWM

Job description

The Position

This role is a valuable part of our US Supply Chain organization, which is committed to achieving our mission of delivering life-saving therapies to patients across the nation. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Commercial Operations, Quality, IT, Business Process, and Logistics. This opportunity offers a unique and exciting challenge for a senior executive to build and share an inspiring vision, lead teams to do their best work, and be a catalyst for change and world-class performance.

The Opportunity

As the US Distribution Executive Director, you are accountable for day-to-day operations and strategic oversight to ensure a safe, compliant, cost-effective, and resilient US Distribution Network that supports market demands and meets evolving customer expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Set and drive distribution strategy across a multi-node network, establishing US distribution as a competitive advantage to support commercial product strategies.
• Provide people leadership and foster an engaged culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement using the Vision, Architect, Coach, Catalyst leadership model.
• Oversee network performance to ensure full cGMP, safety, and regulatory compliance while consistently meeting operational and financial metrics (OTIF, budget, inventory accuracy).
• Manage end-to-end supply chain resilience by orchestrating robust risk mitigation, DSCSA serialization compliance, and business continuity planning.
• Optimize systems and interfaces (e.g., SAP TMS and EWM) in close partnership with IT, customer service, inventory planning, and logistics teams to improve ways of working.
• Continuously evaluate, prioritize, and advise Senior Management on network-level risks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record as a senior leader of senior leaders with enterprise-level impact, including experience as a Site Head of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Industry Expertise: 15+ years of total supply chain/distribution experience, with deep expertise in regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device distribution (FMCG experience a plus).
• Technical Skills: Extensive experience managing multi-node networks, cold chain/temperature-sensitive products, 3PL management (RFPs, contracts, SLAs), and SAP enterprise systems (TMS/EWM).
• Quality & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of cGMP, DSCSA serialization, track-and-trace requirements, and operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma certifications preferred).
• Soft Skills & Mindset: Authentic, inclusive leader with an enterprise mindset, exceptional cross-functional communication skills, and a data-driven approach to solving complex operational challenges.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $232,900 - $432,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.

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