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# Specialist, Logistics and Customs Compliance at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

- **Company:** Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
- **Location:** Lexington, MA
- **Compensation:** $70k–$90k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kiniksapharmaceuticals/jobs/4403993009

## Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA‑approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders. At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact—shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Operations, the Specialist, Logistics and Customs Compliance will be responsible for supporting global logistics, storage, and customs compliance activities across Kiniksa’s clinical, commercial, and research supply chains. This role will execute and support domestic and international shipments of temperature-controlled, GMP pharmaceutical materials, while ensuring shipment documentation, customs entries, product classifications, broker interactions, and import/export records are managed accurately and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where shipment accuracy, compliance, and timely execution are critical to patient supply and programme delivery.

This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

- Execute and/or oversee domestic and international shipments of temperature-controlled GMP pharmaceutical materials, including raw materials, drug substance, drug product, samples, finished goods, and other materials as required.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including contract manufacturing/development organisations, transportation providers, customs brokers, and contract warehouses, to ensure on-time shipment execution and delivery.
- Generate and/or review required shipping documentation, including shipment request forms, notifications of incoming shipments, packing lists, commercial invoices, Shipper’s Letters of Instruction, FDA/USDA statements, end-use letters, and other import/export documentation.
- Classify commodities using HTS/HS codes and maintain accurate product classification master data in alignment with approved classifications and internal procedures.
- Support compliance with applicable U.S. and global regulations, including FDA, CBP, TSA, USDA/APHIS, IATA, EU/UK customs, and other relevant import/export requirements.
- Coordinate with customs brokers and transportation providers to address customs holds, PGA flags, post-entry corrections, documentation discrepancies, and other shipment exceptions.
- Maintain accurate import/export records and support record retention in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including appropriate storage of customs and shipment documentation.
- Maintain appropriate permits, licences, and trade compliance documentation required to facilitate compliant movement of Kiniksa materials and products.
- Schedule and monitor shipments with carriers, provide timely shipment status updates, resolve in-transit issues, and obtain proof of delivery and temperature data as required.
- Document and support investigations of temperature excursions, shipment deviations, and logistics or compliance events in accordance with internal procedures and external partner requirements.
- Work with warehouse partners to support accurate inventory set-up, storage, reconciliation, and timely inventory reporting across external storage locations.
- Request transportation and storage quotes, support purchase order and accrual processes, review invoices, and work with logistics providers to resolve billing or service exceptions.
- Support logistics provider relationship management, including KPI tracking, business review preparation, broker performance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.
- Follow and support development of SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and process improvements related to logistics, storage, and trade compliance.
- Support selection of appropriate shipping containers, temperature monitors, and transport solutions for temperature-controlled products, including transport validation or qualification activities as required.
- Participate in logistics assessments for new product introductions, internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, root cause analysis, CAPAs, and scaling activities as the organisation grows.

Standout Skills for Impact:

- Experience managing time- and temperature-sensitive shipments in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.
- Working knowledge of customs documentation, HTS/HS classification, incoterms, customs valuation, country of origin requirements, and import/export recordkeeping.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customs brokers, freight forwarders, transportation providers, government agencies, internal stakeholders, and external manufacturing/storage partners.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple shipments, documentation reviews, and compliance tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgement when resolving shipment delays, customs questions, documentation discrepancies, or temperature-controlled logistics issues.
- Experience with ERP systems, SAP, shipping systems, inventory management tools, or customs/broker platforms preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of international logistics and/or customs compliance experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
- Experience shipping temperature-controlled products, including controlled room temperature, 2–8°C, dry ice, and/or cryogenic shipments.
- Experience working with third-party logistics providers, customs brokers, transportation partners, contract manufacturers, and external warehouses.
- Working knowledge of import/export regulations and customs compliance requirements related to pharmaceutical products.
- Familiarity with HTS classification, incoterms, IATA requirements, FDA/CBP processes, and GDP/GMP expectations preferred.
- Industry certifications such as IATA Dangerous Goods, Customs Broker License, GDP/GMP training, or related trade compliance training preferred but not required.

Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

Pay Range $70,000—$90,000 USD

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Kiniksa does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of Kiniksa, and no fees will be paid.

## About Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel, transformative therapies for patients with significant unmet medical needs, with a primary focus on cardiovascular diseases and immune modulation.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: KNSA)
- **Headquarters**: Lexington, Massachusetts, USA (with additional offices in La Jolla, CA; Zug, Switzerland; and London, UK)
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Sanj K. Patel (CEO & Chairman)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
- **Target customers**: Patients, healthcare providers, and payers (B2B/B2C model in specialty pharma)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Dedicated to placing patients first and driving innovation in novel, life-changing therapies to address unmet medical need. The company operates under the belief that "every second makes a difference for patients living with debilitating diseases."

## Products & Services
- **ARCALYST® (rilonacept)**: An FDA-approved treatment for recurrent pericarditis — the first and only FDA-approved therapy for this indication. It is an interleukin-1 alpha and beta cytokine trap.
- **Mavrilimumab**: A clinical-stage anti-GM-CSF receptor alpha monoclonal antibody. A Phase 2 trial in non-mechanically ventilated severe COVID-19 patients yielded positive results. Kiniksa and Huadong Medicine have a collaboration to develop and commercialize it in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan).
- **Vixarelimab**: A clinical-stage asset acquired via a global license agreement with Roche and Genentech. It has received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis.
- **KPL-404**: A clinical-stage asset for which Kiniksa has initiated a first-in-human study with an antigen challenge (TDAR).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately $1.7 billion (as of mid-2026)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $677.6 million (as of mid-2026); Total Funding raised ~$80M in Series A and $170.7M in gross IPO proceeds (2018)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Huadong Medicine (Asia Pacific collaboration), Roche, Genentech
- **Growth Signals**: FDA approvals and breakthrough designations, expanding global footprint (UK, Switzerland, Netherlands offices), headcount of 310 employees and growing, active job postings (36 as of mid-2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Approved Commercial Product**: ARCALYST® is the first and only FDA-approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis, creating a strong market foothold and revenue stream.
- **Strong Pipeline**: Combination of FDA-approved therapy and clinical-stage assets with strong biologic rationale and validated pathways.
- **Strategic Collaborations**: Partnerships with Roche/Genentech and Huadong Medicine provide access to global markets and cutting-edge science.
- **Leadership**: Led by a team of distinguished life sciences leaders with over 30 years of combined industry experience.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Commercializing ARCALYST® and expanding its indications; advancing the pipeline of clinical-stage assets (mavrilimumab, vixarelimab, KPL-404); expanding global presence (especially in Asia Pacific and Europe); pursuing further strategic acquisitions and collaborations.
- **Patient-centric innovation**: Focus on immune modulation targeting unmet needs and underserved conditions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and rapid execution. Employees are described as "highly skilled, driven people advancing their careers—and making a difference in patients' lives."
- **Commitment to employees**: Kiniksa is intentional about cultivating a highly skilled and passionate team determined to deliver on its promise to patients.
- **Work environment**: Global company with offices in the US (Lexington, MA; La Jolla, CA), Switzerland (Zug), and the UK (London). The company offers a collaborative, science-driven environment.
- **Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**: Committed to creating a culture of equality that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation; an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- **Perks & Benefits (US)**:
    - **Healthcare & Well-being**: Robust PPO medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) with HRA to cover deductible; dental (including orthodontia); vision; flexible spending accounts; fertility benefits and parental leave (up to 10 weeks at 100% pay, plus 6-8 weeks disability for birth parents); behavioral health support via EAP; and mental health programs.
    - **Financial & Protection**: 401k with traditional and Roth options through Fidelity, with immediate company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount); employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; voluntary additional life insurance.
    - **Work-Life Balance**: Paid sick and vacation time; company-paid holidays; company-sponsored events and volunteer opportunities.
    - **Other**: Subsidized lunches; employee referral program; starting coverage on the first day of employment.

## Sources
1. [Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals - About Us](https://www.kiniksa.com/about)
2. [Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals - Join Us](https://www.kiniksa.com/join-us)
3. [Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals - Leadership](https://www.kiniksa.com/leadership)
4. [Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals - LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiniksa-pharmaceuticals)
5. [Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals - Main Site](https://www.kiniksa.com/)

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