ImportExport Specialist

Import/Export Specialist (Pharmaceuticals)

We are looking for someone with experience in international trade ideally for highly regulated goods. The person will be joining a global biopharmaceutical company based in the canton of Lucerne.

Your main responsibilities
Act as the central point of contact for import and distribution-related enquiries at the site and provide advice to internal teams and external stakeholders
Coordination of import and export processes for the entire site including checking invoices drawing up clear customs clearance instructions for external brokers verifying customs clearances and maintaining relevant data.
Preparation of complete shipping documents in accordance with the Global Trade Compliance Standard and Good Distribution Practice including pro forma invoices packing lists dangerous goods declarations and certificates of origin.
Ensuring all necessary import and export authorisations licences and regulatory documentation are in place.
Coordinating organising and monitoring temperature-controlled air and road transport for domestic and international shipments.
Submitting customs declarations via the EDEC/Expovit system.
General duties
Compiling maintaining and analysing relevant statistics and operational key performance indicators
Carrying out tasks in accordance with trade compliance standards SOPs and internal guidelines.
Ensuring compliance with GMP GDP and EHS requirements within ones own area of responsibility.
Preparing reviewing and approving GMP-related documentation
Using regulated systems e.g. Veeva and MEDS to carry out GxP-related activities.

Requirements
Several years experience in international trade
Experience in dealing with regulatory requirements particularly GMP and GDP would be an advantage.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office; knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.
An independent structured meticulous and solution-oriented approach to work.
Strong communication and organisational skills as well as an enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration.
Very good written and spoken German and English.

If you are interested could you please send an updated CV in English or German to Please note that only applicants with the right to work in Switzerland will be considered for this role.