Associate Director, Commercial Supply Chain

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Commercial Supply Chain will manage the planning, optimization, expansion, and execution of commercial supply chain activities to ensure the efficient and effective production and delivery of our innovative biotechnology products. This role will demonstrate end-to-end commercial supply chain expertise, be able to work independently, and enjoy working in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment during a period of significant growth and global expansion. They will bring a thorough understanding of all aspects of supply chain management, from production to distribution. They will also be a strong communicator and collaborator.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Support the global integrated S&OP process to align Crinetics’ priorities and strategies with operational plans and achieve improved financial and patient impacts.

• Focus on long and short-term strategic planning horizon.

• Support team objectives, goal setting, prioritization, and adherence to plan and strategy.

• Develop operating models through vendors and internal compliance team to ensure adherence to global trade compliance regulations.

• Influence decisions in manufacturing operations for drug substance, drug

product, supply chain, and distribution.

• Lead supply chain planning, ensuring all elements of drug substance and drug product are appropriately allocated to ensure supply reliability including effective decision making.

• Take ownership of commercial supply chain logistics including product movement and warehousing.

• Manage commercial supply chain financial commitments, including reviewing and approving invoices.

• Oversee compliance efforts for commercial manufacturing and distribution agreements.

• Evolve the 3PL global footprint for worldwide distribution, driving economies of scale where applicable.

• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements that may impact our end-to-end planning and distribution of Crinetics’ products globally.

• Participate in internal/external supply chain audits.

• Partner with Clinical, Commercial, CMC, Quality, and Regulatory to ensure that operations are aligned with the company's overall strategy and meet operational requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, supply chain, or another related technical field or equivalent demonstrated expertise.

• 6+ years of progressive technical operations management experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Deep understanding of supply chain management aspects, from product

development to distribution.

• Demonstrated experience with managing production planning.

• Successful experience in working with Procurement, CMOs, and 3PLs.

• Proven understanding of global pharmaceutical logistics.

• Demonstrated strong understanding and track record of cGMP, GMP manufacturing, FDA guidelines, regulatory inspections, supply chain operations, and quality standards.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated cross-functional partnerships with all key internal stakeholders such as Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, IT, HR, Legal, Finance, and other departments.

Preferred:

• Experience transitioning supply chain activities from development to commercial desirable.

• Experience in global trade compliance.

• Experience with cold chain.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period o