[Hiring] Associate Director, Supply Chain Logistics & Compliance @Nuvalent, Inc.

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management, the Associate Director, Supply Chain Logistics & Compliance will lead import/export, trade compliance and support global logistics in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effective cross-border movements of goods, while supporting global supply chain strategies, regulatory requirements, and commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate brings subject matter expertise in import/export processes, customs compliance, and global distribution networks, along with proven leadership expertise. This position will allow for growth within the company and contribute to your valuable experience in establishing policies and procedures for the Supply Chain department during a critical time.

You will work closely with many cross-functional areas and will be able to contribute to their practices for a more efficient, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain. Our fast-paced environments and hands-on opportunities will challenge you to innovate and learn while having fun with supportive and passionate colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Import/Export activities, ensuring full compliance with global customs regulations, export controls, and trade sanctions.
• Oversee product classification (HTC) valuation, country of origin, and accurate preparation of shipping documentation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global trade compliance processes, SOPs, and internal control mechanisms.
• Direct liaison with customs authorities, brokers, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and interpret evolving global trade regulations, ensuring timely implementation of changes.
• Design and manage global distribution networks to support commercial and clinical supply needs.
• Drive optimization of routes, carriers, and distribution models to balance cost, speed, and compliance.
• Establish and track KPIs such as customs clearance time, on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and compliance metrics.
• Ensure visibility across the supply chain through tracking and proactive exception management.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to cross-border shipments including delays, regulatory issues, and geopolitical factors.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP and GSP/GDP regulations.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory to support inspections and ensure audit readiness.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in global distribution and cross-border operations.
• Advanced knowledge of international trade regulations, customs compliance, and export control framework.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms, tariff classification, customs valuation, and documentation.
• Understand comprehensive global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. cGMP, GDP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 6, 13) and knowledgeable of relevant commercial laws and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering or similar required; Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years progressive experience in logistics within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with strong emphasis on import/export and trade compliance.
• Due to the global nature of the company, early morning or evening meetings are required. Potential Travel: 10%.
• Experience in change management, deviation investigation, and CAPA implementation.
• Experience in vendor oversight and managing external partnerships and relations.
• Experience with small molecule supply chain.
• Experience with lane risk assessments, and shipping lane/process qualification including IQ, OQ, PQ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off (including a summer and winter company shutdown).
• Comprehensive benefit package to support employees at each stage of their career, financial, health, and well-being journey.

Company Description

With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting early-stage company, bringing together experienced scientists and industry veterans with a proven track record in drug discovery, oncology drug development, and company building.