John Klein

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director Global Supply Chain at Alumis

Pleasanton, California, United States

Overview

John Klein is the Director of Global Supply Chain at Alumis, leveraging extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. His expertise spans project management, clinical manufacturing, and vendor relations across North America, Europe, and Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Davis.

His professional philosophy is captured by a John Wooden quote he features: "Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out, " suggesting a mindset focused on resilience, leadership, and proactive problem-solving.

He has deep experience managing the entire clinical trial material lifecycle, from packaging and labeling to international distribution and final reconciliation.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Informal

Full Of Energy

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Global Pharma Logistics
His career centers on managing the international supply chain for APIs, bulk drug products, and clinical trial materials across three continents.
CMC Project Management
Previously led the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) development function, managing all aspects for two clinical-stage programs at XWPharm.
Clinical Trial Supply
Has strategically managed all facets of clinical trial materials, including packaging, labeling, international distribution, reconciliation, and destruction.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2024
Director Global Supply Chain at Alumis
10-2021 - 5-2023
Director Project Management at XWPharma
2-2018 - 10-2021
Associate Director, Supply Chain at Global Blood Therapeutics
6-2014 - 12-2017
Associate Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain at Heron Therapeutics (formerly A.P. Pharma)
Project Management and Supply Chain Consultant at A.P. Pharma, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of California, Davis

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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