Associate Director, Distribution

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Moderna Therapeutics Full time

**The Role**:
The Associate Director Distribution & Logistics is a newly created position responsible to develop Logistics and Distribution network including processes, tools, and systems in the JAPAC (Japan Asia Pacific) region. He/She must ensure that the distribution and logistics set-up is an accurate reflection of the business requirements and in line with regulations (GDP/GMP/Cold Chain/Trade/Security). In this role, the AD of Distribution & Logistics JAPAC will support the business to fulfill distribution and logistics requirements and will ensure development, deployment, monitoring, governance and continual improvement of distribution and logistics processes and tools across the Moderna JAPAC supply chains.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
Ensure an efficient material flow across Moderna’s supply chain: Intercompany, Primary and Secondary distribution in JAPAC

Ensure processes are adherent to Health Authority requirements and guidelines, such as Good Distribution and Storage Practices, based on commercial demands and product portfolio

**Implement GDP compliant end to end shipping concepts**: handling of goods, shipping validation and customs clearance, etc.

Optimize the cost to serve and ensures efficient management of logistics-related activities

Partner with trade compliance to make sure processes follow import and export regulations

Work closely with key stakeholders such as Global Commercial Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, local Supply Chain organizations, Digital, Logistics Engineering, Corporate Security, and Quality to ensure business and compliance requirements are reflected in JAPAC distribution and logistics processes

Develop and implement distribution network structure in JAPAC together with key stakeholders

Drive development of interaction between systems and processes

Develop distribution and logistics key performance indicators (KPI)

Update and implement Compliance and Business Process documentation - internally and with 3rd Party Logistics providers

Co-ordinate and manage internal and external parties to deliver the initiatives within agreed upon time frame

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:
**Education**: University degree in technology, engineering, life science or management/business administration

**Experience**: 10 years (BS) or 8 years (MS) in various Distribution/Logistics functions and Supply Chain

Strong preference towards Pharmaceutical and Biotech experience. Experience working in a cGMP and cGDP environment

Good understanding of the Pharma industry & its different Supply Chain areas

Experience with Cold Chain Transportation Products

Experience with Vaccine distribution a plus

Working knowledge of GDP and relevant guidelines and regulations. Experience in JAPAC region is a plus.

Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate and communicate with senior CMC Management in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment - you are outgoing, communicative, and seek to build relationships on a daily basis

APICS certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)) is a plus

Well organized - a natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate and conduct your work

You drive for results and demonstrate the ability to develop solutions. You love what you do, and it shows

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

A curious mindset that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreak



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