Global Logistics New Product Introduction and Network Lead Contract
Global Logistics New Product Introduction and Network Lead Contract
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Global Logistics NPI and Network Lead
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to be part of the logistics team within our Global Supply Chain. We are seeking a dynamic and detailoriented New Product Introduction (NPI) and Logistics Network leader to ensure the successful launching of pharmaceutical products. This role will be the key representative to ensure the seamless integration of products and therapies into our Global Logistics network. This leader will be part of the transformation of our global logistics network and will help drive efficiency compliance and scalability. This leader will work crossfunctionally with the Global supply chain organization manufacturing quality sourcing quality assurance and commercial teams to ensure the Global Logistics team is successful in delivering products to the market on time to meet patients needs.
Hyrbid or remote possibility
some travel required
12 month contract with chance of conversion
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
New Product Introduction
- Lead Global Logistics Strategy for New Therapies & Modalities. Representing Logistics will oversee the seamless introduction of innovative pharmaceutical products including biologics gene therapies cell therapies and novel smallmolecule into the global supply chain.
- Be part of crossFunctional Product Launch Teams. Partner with Global Supply Chain clinical operations Global Trade Management Sourcing quality assurance commercial and manufacturing teams to ensure robust Logistics plans are part of the supply chain strategy that supports timely and compliant market entry.
- Global Logistics Readiness for Advanced Modalities. Partner with the rest of the Global Logistics Team to execute Logistics models specific to complex therapies such as personalized medicine mRNA vaccines and cell therapies ensuring coldchain integrity justintime manufacturing.
- Partner with Logistics Temp Control team and Quality to ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) are met for investigational and commercialized particularly for highly regulated therapies requiring specialized handling and traceability.
- Ensure programs have Logistics Plans in place to manage ClinicaltoCommercial Transition. Design and implement strategies for scaling up supply chains from clinical trials to full commercial launch addressing capacity planning lot tracking etc for advanced therapies.
- Where possible develop risk mitigation & contingency Plans for Global Logistics. Develop robust contingency plans to mitigate supply disruptions ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical lifesaving therapies.
- To create easy to understand executive level presentations to communicate and align/influence the Global Logistics plans to the overall strategy timing and rollout.
Logistics Network Design
- Will play a key role in overseeing the storage transportation and inventory management strategy for the Global Logistics team. This role ensures regulatory compliance product integrity and operational efficiency within the logistics network. They will collaborate with internal teams thirdparty logistics providers 3PLs) and regulatory bodies to optimize supply chain performance while maintaining high standards for cold chain management security and traceability.
- Global Logistics Readiness for Advanced Modalities. Develop Global Logistics network models specific to complex therapies such as personalized medicine mRNA vaccines and autologous cell therapies ensuring coldchain integrity justintime manufacturing and controlled distribution.
- Design implement and optimize the pharmaceutical logistics network to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
- Analyze and model supply chain flows to identify optimal sourcing distribution and warehousing strategies.
- Evaluate and select logistics partners 3PLs coldchain providers) to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and ensure business continuity.
- Partner with Consultants and internal Logistics performance teams to use data analytics and simulation models to improve transportation routes warehousing efficiency and delivery lead times.
- Ensure compliance with global pharmaceutical logistics regulations including temperaturesensitive handling.
Relationship Management
- Develops and maintains relationships with thirdparty warehouses and carriers. May facilitate business review meetings as required
- Takes on full responsibility within scope of the position and/or materials or projects managed to work with various crossfunctional groups (such as Quality Tech Ops Regulatory suppliers etc. to proactively and collaboratively resolve issues that may block the timely flow of materials or projects.
- Presents updates to the Transportation Leadership Team with Clear Timing and deliverables.
- Participate in Business reviews and assist in long term capacity and network strategy initiatives.
Qualifications Skills and Competencies
- Project Management Skills with a focus on Crossfunctional Collaboration
- Ability to influence senior leaders and to work up and down in an organization
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret information from many sources and influence decisions
- Ability to build and present executive level presentations
- Strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently influence others
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fastpaced environment
- Detail oriented with a commitment to quality and regulatory compliance
- Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- B.S. degree in Operational Management/Logistics Supply Chain Engineering or Similar
- MBA masters degree or Logistics/Supply Chain certifications (CSCP) preferred.
- Consulting background preferred or must have 3 Years in a strategic role withing a Global Supply Chain
- 5 Years of various experience of Supply Chain Logistics within the pharmaceutical or life science industry
- Proven track record in managing new product introductions and Logistics Network Optimization
- Strong knowledge of ColdChain Logistics Good Distribution Practices and GMP Compliance
- Life Science or Pharmaceutical experience a must.
Pay Range
$90$110/HR
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a thirdparty agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Vertex). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third party agency partner; compensation medical benefits fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the thirdparty agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience location and/or being pursued and other jobrelated factors permitted by law. In addition this role will be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
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Exec
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