Sr Manager, Clinical Logistics

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Job Description

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager Global Clinical Logistics is a key role supporting the development and execution of the logistics strategy for investigational medicinal products (IMPs) that support critical clinical trials. This position provides the opportunity to lead complex high-impact initiatives ensure compliance with international regulatory standards and drive operational excellence across a global network. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and play a vital role in accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the logistics strategy for investigational medicinal products (IMPs) ensuring strict compliance with GDP and international regulations.
• Drive innovation by introducing best practices and new concepts to optimize logistics operations and boost efficiency through the deployment of global standard services.
• Continuously improve operational methods and procedures to streamline processes and elevate performance.
• Manage outsourced distribution for clinical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Drug Products (DP) ensuring seamless execution working in partnership with Gileads external partners.
• Maintain precise documentation and reporting to demonstrate operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Source evaluate and onboard contractors services and suppliers essential to logistics operations.
• Track market trends to sustain a competitive and dependable vendor network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional managers and external partners to ensure integrated global operations.
• Train and mentor team members fostering collaboration to achieve shared organizational goals.
• Ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards across all logistics activities.
• Prepare for and support audits and inspections maintaining readiness and adherence to quality benchmarks.
• Resolve complex challenges using sound judgment and data-driven decision-making.
• Design and implement work processes and evaluation criteria to maximize operational outcomes.
• Apply advanced logistics expertise to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of innovation leading initiatives that enhance logistics capabilities and performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates ingenuity and innovation in developing solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Excels in negotiation with outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Holds working knowledge of GMP GDP temperature-controlled shipments cold-chain integrity and global regulations to ensure compliance in all logistics activities.
• Effectively interacts with senior management thrives in a matrix environment and leads cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintains a strong commitment to accuracy documentation integrity and adherence to GDP standards.

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