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Job Description

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist Clinical Logistics owns the end-to-end movement control and compliance of clinical materialsincluding clinical cell banks drug substance (DS) and samplesacross a global highly regulated supply network. This role establishes and optimizes transportation lanes; manages outsourced logistics with CMOs 3PLs and CTLs; and serves as the day-to-day relationship point for internal and external stakeholders. Success requires disciplined inventory control shipment coordination and meticulous data integrity all while partnering closely with Trade Compliance Regulatory and Quality to uphold GxP GDP and company SOPs within a regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end logistics for clinical cell banks DS and samples; establish transportation lanes and ensure alignment with CMOs and contract labs.

• Serve as the primary logistics point of contact for cross-functional teams and external partners engaging early to build strong foundations and operating rhythms for collaboration.

• Support CMO logistics alignment ensuring readiness service levels and risk mitigation plans are in place.

• Coordinate and monitor domestic and international clinical drug shipments across contract depots; ensure timely deliveries temperature compliance and chain-of-custody integrity.

• Proactively resolve shipping issuesincluding exceptions delays and temperature excursionsin collaboration with the Global Logistics Investigations Team.

• Partner with Trade Compliance Regulatory and Quality to ensure permits documentation and SOP requirements are met at contractor facilities (GDP/GMP import/export and record-keeping).

• Maintain accurate clinical supply data in approved systems.

• Review inventory reports for quantity lot status and expiration.

• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly; execute daily transactions including stock transfers sales orders work orders adjustments and disposals.

• Coordinate depot activities distribution calendars and study-startup readiness; maintain visibility to supply risks and implement mitigations.

• Identify and implement process improvements across planning logistics and data flows to enhance service compliance and cost.

• Review author and update departmental SOPs and work instructions drive adherence and training.

• Address non-routine issues; facilitate meetings to communicate changes decisions and corrective/preventive actions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 9 years of relevant experience OR associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience

• Proven experience coordinating global shipments temperature-controlled logistics and working with CMOs 3PLs and CTLs.

• Strong knowledge of GxP/GDP principles import/export documentation and SOP governance; familiar with trade compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with ERP and clinical logistics systems (e.g. Oracle CTMS TMS and clinical inventory tools); advanced Excel/analytics skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management communication and issue-resolution skills; ability to operate independently and make sound decisions in time-sensitive contexts.

Skills & Competencies

• Operational Excellence: Drives OTIF service levels data accuracy and right-first-time execution.

• Risk Management: Anticipates supply risks; designs contingencies for cold-chain lane capacity and regulatory constraints.

• Collaboration: Builds trust and alignment with Clinical Quality Regulatory Trade Compliance CMOs and logistics partners.

• Systems & Data: Ensures master data integrity; leverages analytics/dashboards for visibility and decision-making.

• Continuous Improvement: Streamlines processes via SOP updates digital workflows and partner SLAs.

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