US Distribution Executive Director
Roche
Summary
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.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Master's/MBA preferred
- Proven track record as a senior leader of senior leaders with enterprise-level impact
- Experience as a Site Head of warehouse and distribution operations
- 15+ years of total supply chain/distribution experience
- Deep expertise in regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device distribution
- FMCG experience a plus
- Extensive experience managing multi-node networks
- Cold chain/temperature-sensitive products experience
- 3PL management (RFPs, contracts, SLAs)
- SAP enterprise systems (TMS/EWM)
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP
- DSCSA serialization and track-and-trace requirements
- Operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma certifications preferred)
- Authentic, inclusive leader with an enterprise mindset
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills
- Data-driven approach to solving complex operational challenges
Benefits
- Relocation benefits
- Annual bonus
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.