Global Distribution Director, AIN
Full-timeExecutiveSupply ChainGastroenterology
Market Rate — Logisticians
25th
$62K
Median
$79K
75th
$101K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Supply Chain<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><div><div><p><b><span>Director, Global Distribution – Amgen India Capability Center</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The Director, Global Distribution (Amgen India Capability Center) will report into</span></span><span><span><span> </span></span><span>the</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Executive Director, Global Distribution</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span>This role is a critical leadership position wi</span></span><span><span>thin Amgen’s Global Supply Chain organization, designed as an end-to-end Global Distribution Lead role. The Director will<span> </span></span><span>be responsible for</span><span><span> </span>supporting and executing global distribution strategies</span><span><span> </span>for commercial and clinical<span> </span></span><span>operations</span><span><span> </span>across all pillars within Global Distribution such as Hubs operations, Compliance & Trade, Enablement and W</span><span>arehouse &</span><span><span> </span>Transportation Strategies.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This leader will help scale the India Capability Center to deliver operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic enablement in partnership with regional and global stakeholders.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Job Responsibilities</span></u><u><span>:</span></u><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead, develop, and oversee teams within the India Capability Center that provide support across<span> </span></span><span>all</span><span><span> </span>Global Distribution<span> </span></span><span>functions</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner with global and regional leaders to ensure compliance with GDP/GMP, trade, and import/export regulations, embedding a culture of risk management and quality.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage and<span> </span></span><span>optimize</span><span><span> </span>the local</span><span><span> </span>hub operations</span><span><span> </span>teams</span><span>, ensuring<span> </span></span><span>supply,<span> </span></span><span>continuity, reliability, and service-level excellence in collaboration with global supply hubs and distribution centers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive enablement initiatives, including serialization compliance and supply chain security programs, ensuring systems, processes, and partnerships are aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deliver global<span> </span></span><span>metrics reporting relating to operational performance,<span> </span></span><span>leveraging</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Amgen reporting tools such as SAP TM, whi</span><span>le</span><span><span> </span></span><span>identifying</span><span><span> </span>pro</span><span>cess improvements and<span> </span></span><span>opportunities through application of<span> </span></span><span>leading-edge</span><span><span> </span>technologies</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support the global site warehousing strategy, including site capacity planning, policy execution, and efficiency initiatives, ensuring harmonization across Amgen’s network.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives,<span> </span></span><span>leveraging</span><span><span> </span>operational excellence frameworks and digital solutions to<span> </span></span><span>optimize</span><span><span> </span>processes, cost, and performance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage budgets, resources, and priorities for the India Capability Center team in alignment with Global Distribution goals</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>identifying</span><span><span> </span>and supporting productivity projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design, develop, and manage systems and applications that support Amgen Global Distribution and warehousing operations. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent Global Distribution in cross-functional projects and governance forums; provide subject matter<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>in distribution, compliance, and warehouse operations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build and mentor a high-performing team; ensure talent development, engagement, and alignment to Amgen values.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Basic Qualifications</span></u><u><span>:</span></u><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Doctorate degree and 12 years of operations/supply chain experience</span><span><span> </span></span><span>OR </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s degree and 15 years of operations/supply chain experience</span><span><span> </span></span><span>OR</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree and 20 years of operations/supply chain experience</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>AND</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum 4 years of managerial experience directly leading people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Preferred</span></u><span><span><span> </span></span></span><u><span>Qualifications</span></u><span><span>:</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>10+ years of biopharmaceutical supply chain,<span> </span></span><span>logistics</span><span>, or distribution experience in a GMP/GDP-regulated industry.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong knowledge of import/export trade compliance, serialization, supply chain security, and warehousing strategies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>P</span><span>roven ability to lead in a global, matrixed environment with cross-functional stakeholders.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience managing hub operations, transportation/distribution networks, or large-scale warehousing programs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated success in process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity initiatives</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong financial and business acumen, with experience managing budgets and building business cases.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with executive presence and the ability to influence across levels and functions.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>What you can expect<span> </span></span><span>of</span><span><span> </span>us</span></u><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Clear</span><span><span> </span>and disciplined strategic vision for the future that<span> </span></span><span>leverages</span><span><span> </span>superior-quality products, operational excellence, and top-shelf-talent.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission – to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment, and inclusion in all that we do.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and uses its<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are<span> </span></span><span>provided</span><span><span> </span>reasonable accommodation to<span> </span></span><span>participate</span><span><span> </span>in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.
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