Vice President - Wholesale Operations

A rapidly growing, privately held pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Vice President of Wholesale Operations to lead and scale its national wholesale distribution platform.

This executive will oversee all aspects of wholesale pharmacy operations including procurement, distribution, regulatory compliance, quality oversight, and strategic growth initiatives. The role requires a seasoned leader with deep pharmaceutical distribution expertise and strong international supply chain exposure.

• Full leadership of wholesale operations: purchasing, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and customer fulfillment
• Development and execution of wholesale growth strategy
• Oversight of GxP compliance (GDP, GMP, GSP) across the distribution network
• Direct interface with FDA, DEA, and State Boards of Pharmacy
• Internal audit readiness and regulatory inspection leadership
• Cold chain integrity, recall management, and product traceability
• Cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory, QA/QC, Finance, and Commercial teams
• P&L accountability and margin optimization
• Leadership and development of a high-performing operations and compliance team

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical wholesale or healthcare distribution leadership
• Strong knowledge of GxP standards and federal/state pharmacy regulations
• Demonstrated success leading FDA/DEA audits and regulatory inspections
• International distribution experience (import/export, global logistics, FTZ exposure strongly preferred)
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proven executive presence with ability to operate at strategic and tactical levels

• High-impact executive seat reporting to the COO
• Opportunity to shape and scale a growing wholesale platform
• Significant influence on compliance, strategy, and operational excellence
• Based in Memphis, TN — one of the country’s premier logistics hubs

This is a retained and confidential search. Qualified executives with pharmaceutical wholesale and international distribution experience are encouraged to apply or reach out directly for a discreet conversation.