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Plasmidsaurus · 1 day ago

Head of Logistics

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. The Head of Logistics will develop systems, build partnerships, and lead a high-performing team that enables global launches and exceptional customer experiences.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceProject Management

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the global logistics function, supporting thousands of international shipments each week and coordinating across regions, time zones, and regulatory environments

Design logistics systems that minimize delays, reduce costs, and enhance reliability for moving biological materials and that scale alongside global launches and company growth

Ensure business continuity, developing contingency plans for day-to-day and emergency scenarios, building redundancy and sustainability into our logistics playbooks

Develop and enforce global compliance and regulatory processes, including import/export, customs management, and relevant material handling standards

Establish tools and dashboards to monitor shipment status, turnaround times, and key performance metrics, using data and metrics to proactively identify risks and opportunities

Collaborate with sales and marketing, operations, product, customer success, and finance to forecast demand, support new services and market launches, and anticipate logistical challenges

Evaluate and optimize courier and carrier relationships, driving improvements around cost, service and reliability in both first-mile planning and international shipping

Build and manage a high-performing logistics team, cultivating a culture of accountability and collaboration in support of our customers

Qualification

Logistics managementInternational shippingCustoms complianceData analysisTeam leadershipProactive mindsetStartup experienceCross-functional collaboration

Required

10+ years of logistics or supply chain experience, including proven success managing international logistics or shipping and first-mile transport providers

Experience shipping biological or temperature-sensitive materials within biotech, life sciences, or healthcare logistics

Strong understanding of customs, import/export regulations, and compliance frameworks (IATA, DOT, FDA, or similar)

Demonstrated success building scalable, data-driven logistics systems that improve speed, efficiency, and reliability

Proficiency in data analysis and logistics reporting tools, with a track record of implementing software solutions that result in measurable performance

Team leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing individuals and teams through growth and change

Experience working with cross-functional teams to launch products and deliver exceptional customer experiences

A proactive, strategic mindset, anticipating challenges and designing systems to prevent them