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Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.\nInnovating every day.™\nPosition Summary:\nThe Director, Logistics is responsible for leading end-to-end pharmaceutical distribution, transportation, inventory management, reverse logistics, and claims operations across the supply chain. This position ensures the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of pharmaceutical products while overseeing claims adjudication, chargebacks, rebates, shortages, returns, and dispute resolution processes.\nThe Director, Logistics collaborates with our North Carolina manufacturing site; CMO’s; CPO’s; third-party logistics providers (3PL’s); freight forwarders; material suppliers; wholesalers; specialty pharmacies; payers; and internal stakeholders to optimize service levels, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence. This role is critical in ensuring product availability, minimizing revenue leakage/theft/diversion, and supporting patient access to therapies.\nThe Director, Logistics acts as the primary point of contact (POC) for our 3PL’s in managing any warehousing storage / freight transportation / claims requirements. Responsible for ensuring that all company guidelines and cGMP’s and cGDP’s are followed. The Director is the main POC for all 3PL distribution-related inquiries. The role serves as the tactical liaison between Cosette’s 3PL’s Distribution Center (DC), the internal Customer Service team, Lincolnton and Bridgewater Supply Chain teams and the POC for our CMO’s and CPO’s. The responsibility includes monitoring logistics / Freight Forwarder selections and spend, distribution data for all Annual Product Reviews (APRs), material movement at the 3PL’s DC and for holding our 3PL DC accountable for OTIF and POD performance metrics.\nThe Director, Logistics is the primary negotiator for all 3PL Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) and works in partnership with senior Operations staff (SVP, Operations and the Vice President, Supply Chain & Sourcing) and Finance to negotiate with the 3PL to result in an MSA that provides strong cost benefits for Cosette. Active negotiation and execution of cost savings targets for Warehousing services, 3PL Supplies and Transportation costs are a key part of this role on a daily basis.\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities:\nLogistics & Supply Chain Leadership\nDevelop and execute pharmaceutical logistics strategies to support business growth and customer service objectives.\nOversee domestic and international transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management activities.\nManage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), carriers, distributors, wholesalers, and specialty pharmacy partners.\nEnsure compliance with FDA, DEA, DSCSA, GDP, state, and international distribution regulations.\nLead cold-chain and controlled-substance logistics programs to maintain product integrity.\nEstablish logistics performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize transportation costs, inventory turns, and order fulfillment performance.\nClaims Management\nDirect all pharmaceutical claims operations, including: o Chargebacks o Rebates o Returns and reverse distribution o Product shortages and damages o Pricing disputes o Medicaid and government program claims\nEstablish policies and controls to prevent revenue leakage/diversion/theft and ensure claim accuracy.\nReview and approve claim settlements, credits and dispute resolutions.\nPartner with Finance and Commercial teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and reconciliation of claims activities.\nMonitor claims trends and identify root causes to improve operational performance.\nCompliance & Risk Management\nEnsure compliance with industry regulations including, but not limited to, the FDA, DEA, DSCSA, Serialization, TAA, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal requirements.\nDevelop and maintain SOPs related to logistics and claims activities.\nPrepare for and support internal and external audits.\nManage product recalls, investigations, and corrective action plans.\nIdentify and mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.\nFinancial & Operational Performance\nManage departmental budgets and cost optimization initiatives.\nAnalyze supply chain and claims data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.\nDrive initiatives that improve profitability, service quality, and operational efficiency.\nLeadership & Talent Development\nLead and develop logistics, claims and supply chain professionals.\nEstablish performance objectives and accountability measures.\nFoster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and customer focus.\nPartner with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, IT and Legal.\nManage all transportation and logistics objectives for the company\nServe as the main point of contact for all distribution-related inquires and issues.\nPerform rate negotiations with logistics providers and assist in cost reduction initiatives.\nResolve inventory issues in a timely and accurate manner. Trend reoccurring issues.\nWork in the ERP system and 3PL portal regarding returns, inventory movements, freight charges.\nDevelops a thorough working knowledge of Cosette’s primary service providers (carriers) as well as key customer accounts.\nAnalyze and provide new distribution options to improve company performance around cost and service.\nProvide all distribution data for Annual Product Reviews (APRs).\nAssist in any Verification Router Service (VRS)/ serialization issues, inquiries, etc. that may arise.\nPerform quarterly destruction analysis and prepare communication to 3PL DC.\nAnalyze and generate monthly metrics in accordance with company goals.\nAssist in budget preparation activities.\nAssist in periodic audits.\nEnsure compliance with Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and sourcing of materials governed by the TAA.\nKnowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements:\nEducation/Training/Work Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration is required.\nMBA preferred.\nMinimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, logistics, distribution, or claims management.\n5+ years managing teams and complex operational functions.\nExperience working with manufacturers, wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, and healthcare distribution networks.\nStrong understanding of 3PL warehouse and distribution center operations, product returns, and reverse logistics processes along with Field Alerts and Recalls.\nExperience managing 3PL’s and transportation vendors.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nWorks well under pressure with initiative to solve issues with minimal supervision.\nSpecialized Knowledge and Skills:\nInventory management and control; ability to prepare and submit Claims investigations while working with our 3PL’s to negotiate and drive resolutions; cycle counting and materials management.\nExperience with managing DSCSA / Serialization with TraceLink (or comparable serialization system provider) is required.\nFundamental knowledge of pharmaceutical industry cGMP’s and cGDP’s (current Good Distribution Practices) is required.\nWorking knowledge of SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for inventory management and control.\nClaims Management\nRegulatory Compliance\nVendor and Contract Management\nData Analytics and Reporting\nFinancial Acumen\nComputer skills, basic knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint\nInterviewing and auditing skills\nInterpersonal skills required for supervision and working with peers.\nProblem solving and organizational skills.\nWork Environment and Physical Demands:\nTeam environment and inter-departmental team skills\nAbility to occasionally lift to 20 pounds.\nSalary Range\nThe expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $181,000 - $266,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.\nBenefits\nHired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.\nPhysical Requirements\nThis role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nCosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in all phases of our operations. It is the policy of this Company that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment, or any of the terms and conditions of employment, because of an individual’s race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, reproductive health decisions, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, disability (including AIDS and HIV infection), genetic information, veteran status, liability for service in the United States armed forces, or any other legally protected status. 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