Director / Sr. Director, Global Logistics
Take your career to the next level leading global logistics, warehousing, and trade compliance. Senior role, $210K–$320K annually, with major growth opportunities.
Role Overview
The Director / Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing and Trade Compliance at Beam Therapeutics commands an impressive annual salary range of $210,000 to $320,000 for a full-time, senior-level in-office position.
This demanding role is tailor-made for candidates with robust experience in strategizing and executing global logistics, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance supporting R&D, clinical, and commercial programs.
Candidates are expected to have deep knowledge of supply chain operations—particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries—and must demonstrate expertise in cold chain logistics, ERP systems, inventory management, and trade compliance.
The position requires excellent leadership skills, as the successful applicant will manage relationships between multiple teams such as Technical Operations, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless materials movement and compliance across every touchpoint.
Travel is up to 20%, plus flexibility for on-site requirements during critical operations, making this an ideal fit for agile, hands-on leaders ready to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day, the Senior Director will oversee all areas of global logistics. This includes operational leadership for R&D, clinical, and commercial shipping, and acting as a subject matter expert in cold chain systems and logistics automation.
Warehousing is another major focus, entailing management of both internal operations and global 3PL networks to optimize storage, inventory, and kitting for critical business needs.
Trade compliance leadership is central. The director will handle global imports/exports, ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, and collaborate with customs brokers, government agencies, and external auditors.
Defined strategy work involves building long-term, scalable infrastructure for distribution, as well as readiness for new product launches and expansion into advanced cell and gene therapies.
Additional routine duties include KPI tracking, operational excellence initiatives, automation, digital transformation, and driving lean, continuous improvement practices organization-wide.
Pros
One major highlight of this role is the substantial salary with potential for long-term advancement. Leadership at Beam is valued and well-rewarded.
Another clear advantage is Beam’s innovative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking genetic medicine programs while shaping a compliant and efficient global supply chain network.
Cons
The commitments in this position are significant, with high expectations for on-site and after-hours presence during peak periods, which may challenge work-life balance.
Also, the seniority and breadth of responsibility may require rapid adaptation to new regulations or challenges in global supply chain environments—potentially stressful for some candidates.
Verdict
For experienced logistics and compliance professionals ready for the next level, Beam Therapeutics offers a rewarding, highly influential senior leadership opportunity. The compensation, professional challenge, and innovative company direction make this a competitive career move.
