Director / Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing and Trade Compliance

Company Overview: Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases. Position Overview: The Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing and Trade Compliance is responsible for defining and executing the global strategy, operational leadership, and compliant storage and movement of materials supporting R&D, Clinical, and Commercial programs across Beam. This role provides end‑to‑end leadership across global logistics operations, warehousing networks, and trade compliance, ensuring reliable supply, regulatory adherence, and scalable infrastructure to support pipeline growth and commercialization. This position reports to the Vice President, Supply Chain and serves as a key member of the Supply Chain Leadership team, partnering closely with Technical Operations, Quality, R&D, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Clinical Patient Supply and Commercial Patient Operations. Responsibilities: Global Logistics: Provides operational and strategic leadership for all R&D, Clinical, and Commercial shipments. Serves as subject matter expert for ambient, low‑temperature, and ultra‑low‑temperature cold chain systems, including shipping systems qualification and lane validation, in support of CMC development and commercialization. Supports Commercial Patient Operations for Risto-cel Patient shipments. Warehousing: Leads internal warehouse operations and the global 3PL network supporting storage, inventory management, kitting, and production support for critical raw materials, drug substance, and drug product. Ensures inventory accuracy, material availability, and scalable warehouse capabilities aligned with clinical and commercial demand. Trade Compliance: Acts as the enterprise risk leader for global trade compliance, ensuring compliance with international, federal, and state import/export laws and regulations. Leads the development and governance of compliant, efficient trade processes across North America, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific regions, and serves as the primary interface with customs brokers, government agencies, and external auditors. Champions a culture of compliance while enabling business agility and uninterrupted supply. Supports Market Access team for any commercial trade or channel distribution aspects. Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute global logistics, warehousing, and trade compliance strategy to support R&D, clinical trials, and commercial operations. Establish long‑term vision for a flexible, scalable global distribution and storage network, aligned with Beam’s growth and commercialization plans. Serve as a senior leader influencing enterprise and site‑level supply chain strategies, including readiness for new product launches and expansion of cell and gene therapy programs. Build, lead, and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a strong talent pipeline, culture of accountability, and continuous improvement mindset. Logistics Operations Provide operational leadership for global distribution, including domestic and international shipments from internal sites and external partners. Lead shipping operations supporting R&D, clinical, and commercial programs, ensuring on‑time, in‑full delivery and patient‑centric executio