Head of Logistics

The role

The Head of Logistics will build and lead a global logistics organization to support biological sample shipments. You will own the network, including courier partners, customs compliance, and data systems to drive turnaround times and support company expansion.

What you will do

• Build and lead a highly efficient logistics organization
• Architect and evolve the global logistics function for drop boxes and inbound shipments
• Own the roadmap for courier and carrier networks
• Engineer logistics systems to cut delays and costs for biological materials
• Stand up logistics for new regions and services
• Own global compliance across import/export, customs, and material handling
• Set the vision for logistics data, tracking, dashboards, and KPIs
• Lead, develop, and mentor the logistics team
• Partner with lab operations, engineering, sales, marketing, product, customer success, and finance

Required qualifications

• Proven track record of building and scaling in an environment where logistics was a critical function
• 0-to-1 builder experience
• 7+ years in operations, logistics, or supply chain
• Hands-on international shipping experience
• Working knowledge of customs, import/export, and compliance frameworks (e.g., IATA, DOT, or similar)
• Ability to build dashboards, tracking systems, and KPI frameworks
• People leadership experience in hiring, developing, and managing a team

Nice to have

• Launching logistics in multiple countries or new regions
• Regulated or complex shipping experience (cold chain, medical, hazmat, biological samples, or returns programs)
• Biotech or life sciences experience

About the company

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. They provide sequencing services using innovative technologies and a global network of laboratories.