Associate Director, Supply Chain Logistics – Compliance

Nuvalent, Inc.

Associate Director leading supply chain logistics and compliance at Nuvalent, an oncology-focused company. Ensuring import/export compliance and optimizing global distribution processes.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Ensures 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

import/export compliancecustoms regulationsproduct classificationshipping documentationglobal trade compliance processesKPI trackingcGMP regulationsGSP/GDP regulationsIncotermssupply chain management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrisk managementchange managementvendor managementproblem-solvingcollaborationexception managementanalytical thinkinginterpersonal skills