Senior Manager, Shipping & Logistics

Summary

This role is responsible for managing the daily operations and strategic oversight of Gossamer’s materials management and logistics activities to support R&D, clinical, and commercial supply. The successful candidate will ensure compliant and efficient flow of materials—ranging from APIs and drug products to research samples—across a fully outsourced global supply chain. This includes inventory management, shipping and receiving, vendor management, and import/export compliance. A strong understanding of global trade regulations, GMP requirements, serialization, and temperature-controlled logistics is essential. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support product development, clinical timelines, and commercial readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory operations including receiving, classification, sampling, and storage of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• Support materials disposition and destruction processes.
• Manage domestic and international shipments of API, bulk and finished Drug Product, Analytical samples, and Commercial supply ensuring proper documentation and compliance with global trade and customs requirements.
• Monitor and manage temperature-sensitive shipments, investigating temperature excursions as needed.
• Lead lane mapping and qualification and specialty logistics solutions.
• Establish and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and shipping vendors.
• Coordinate scheduling and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistics issues to prevent supply disruptions.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and work instructions to ensure alignment with cGMP and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, customs declarations, packing lists).
• Support deviation investigations and CAPA activities related to logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with Gossamer policies, safety standards, and global regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement portfolio-focused logistics strategies that optimize cost, timelines, and compliance.
• Lead 3PL and vendor selection, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Help prepare planning reports and inputs for S&OP meetings and cross-functional discussions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications, Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Must have10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry.
• Must have GMP shipping and logistics experience.
• Broad experience working with shipping/logistics vendors.
• Strong expertise/familiarity with customs/logistics documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in computer-based inventory/ERP systems and use in a validated environment preferred.
• Experience with Pre-Commercialization and Commercial stages highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and rapidly adapt to changing program needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working with multiple contract service providers.
• Experience with shipping validation studies is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn applications quickly and easily.
• Good collaborative and team-oriented communication.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Hybrid, onsite 2-3 days per week. Domestic up to 10% may be necessary

Gossamer Bio is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. This position also qualifies for the benefits as listed below:

Gossamer Bio offers highly competitive benefit plans and programs, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching , long-term incentive plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.gossamerbio.com/careers-culture/who-we-are/