Logistics and Trade Compliance Director

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Drives development and execution of plans that build and manage an infrastructure to effectively support the company's needs in logistics, distribution, import/export, and trade compliance across a complex supply chain spanning multiple continents, which includes contract manufacturers, distribution centers, and warehouses for pharmaceutical products. Supports effort to ensures that Commercial and Clinical shipments of raw materials, intermediates, drug substance, drug products, and clinical trial materials are delivered securely, reliably and cost-effectively while meeting relevant compliance requirements.

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Your Contributions:

• Leads, plans and controls the flow of materials, products, services and related systems information from point of origin to point of delivery

• Directs Global Trade Compliance and related business processes to ensure that all company shipments are conducted in compliance with international regulatory requirements. Includes import-export licensing, shipping lane qualifications, customs declarations, supporting audits of warehouse and distribution centers, shipping/receiving activities, and supporting investigations of product returns and product complaints

• Assists with the Development and implementation of logistics plans, budgets, and procedures to maximize compliance with customer needs within budget constraints

• Provides financial reporting of customs duties, freight and storage costs

• Ensures the secure, reliable and cost-effective delivery of all materials needed to support Neurocrine’s global commercial, clinical, research and development activities, while ensuring compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements and Good Distribution Practices (GDP)

• Assists with maintenance and publishing of metrics relevant to international logistics

• Identifies and champions continuous improvement and ensure that corrective actions are implemented for logistics-related deviations or unfavorable performance

• Provides visibility of shipment status to key stakeholders at Neurocrine

• Assembles all necessary documents to support international shipments and ensure compliance with global trade requirements

• Manages shipment schedules and priorities

• Implements and manages standardized distribution practices and protocols, and related requirements for distribution centers, carriers, and related partners

• Accurately maintains logistics and inventory related transactions in the system of record; researches and corrects data errors as necessary

• Partners with cross-functional teams for the selection, qualification, implementation, and management of service providers, shipping lanes, and shipping containers

• Optimizes global logistics spend through analysis of shipping lanes, volumes, and activities

• Understands and communicates current and updated US and foreign requirements for customs documentation and reporting

• Supports the development and management of standardized practices for the importation and exportation of materials for Neurocrine globally

• Provides leadership of logistics and trade compliance activities across Neurocrine

• Ensures Good Distribution Practices are met at all times

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent and 12+ years of direct domestic and international logistics experience in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry specifically GDP/GMP regulations and Customs/FDA import procedures, as well as demonstrated experience working in logistics including oversight of 3PL’s, freight forwarders and customs brokers, and small package carriers or related experience required; transportation of dangerous goods, and temperature-controlled products including qualification of shipping lanes and containers and launching and distributing new products preferred OR

• Master's or MBA preferred and 10+ years of experience as noted above

• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively

• Evaluates key business challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact

• Ability to source vendors, communicate requirements to them, and manage their performance

• Strong organization, planning, and budget management skills

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and business process orientation

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization with confidence

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective/collaborative working relationships with cross functional leadership. Ability to understand business requirements, propose solutions, gain alignment, and execute

• Ability to coordinate and influence the efforts of cross functional teams

• Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent and, occasionally, competing initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Forward-looking business acumen, with strategic understanding of the broader team impact on the organization

• Knowledge of direct domestic and international logistics in a biotech / pharmaceutical environment

• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics including oversight of freight forwarders and customs brokers, and small package carriers

• Proficient knowledge of GDP/GMP regulations and Customs/FDA import procedures

• Licensed Customs Broker, preferred

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and databases, including Quality Management Systems

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and related tools including Excel and Smartsheet

• Knowledge of transportation of dangerous goods, and temperature-controlled products including qualification of shipping lanes and containers

• Knowledge of supply chain management and Lean / Six Sigma

• Knowledge of launching and distributing new products

• Knowledge of direct domestic and international logistics in a biotech / pharmaceutical environment

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $176,100.00-$255,075.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.