Logistics Manager
Akebia Therapeutics
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Operations
Job Summary
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of domestic and international pharmaceutical logistics activities supporting commercial and clinical supply chains. No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions & Duties
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments of pharmaceutical drug substance, drug product, clinical materials, and commercial products.
- Execute shipment activities from initiation through final delivery (carrier selection, booking, documentation prep, monitoring, issue resolution).
- Coordinate shipment requests with contract manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers.
- Track and monitor shipments for on-time delivery and compliance with transportation requirements.
- Obtain/review shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of analysis, bills of lading, customs documentation).
- Prepare/maintain shipment records in ERP, quality systems, and shipment tracking tools.
- Complete inventory and material movement transactions in ERP systems.
- Coordinate temperature monitoring and review transportation temperature data after shipment completion.
- Support investigation/resolution of shipment deviations, transportation excursions, inventory discrepancies, and logistics-related quality events.
Skills & Experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences supply chain or logistics experience (or equivalent).
- Associate degree with 8+ years in clinical and/or commercial supply chain in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
- 10+ years in clinical and/or commercial Supply Chain in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Import/export experience.
- Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (cGMP, GDP, GCP).
- ERP and Quality systems knowledge (Veeva preferred).
- Deviation investigation and CAPA implementation.
- Self-starter problem-solver; strong written/verbal/interpersonal communication.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior temperature-sensitive/cold chain experience.
Benefits/Compensation
- Targeted Base Salary: $124,295 - $153,541 USD.
- Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, and PTO.
Application Instructions
- Not provided in the text.
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of domestic and international pharmaceutical logistics activities supporting commercial and clinical supply chains. No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions & Duties
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments of pharmaceutical drug substance, drug product, clinical materials, and commercial products.
- Execute shipment activities from initiation through final delivery (carrier selection, booking, documentation prep, monitoring, issue resolution).
- Coordinate shipment requests with contract manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers.
- Track and monitor shipments for on-time delivery and compliance with transportation requirements.
- Obtain/review shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of analysis, bills of lading, customs documentation).
- Prepare/maintain shipment records in ERP, quality systems, and shipment tracking tools.
- Complete inventory and material movement transactions in ERP systems.
- Coordinate temperature monitoring and review transportation temperature data after shipment completion.
- Support investigation/resolution of shipment deviations, transportation excursions, inventory discrepancies, and logistics-related quality events.
Skills & Experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences supply chain or logistics experience (or equivalent).
- Associate degree with 8+ years in clinical and/or commercial supply chain in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
- 10+ years in clinical and/or commercial Supply Chain in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Import/export experience.
- Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (cGMP, GDP, GCP).
- ERP and Quality systems knowledge (Veeva preferred).
- Deviation investigation and CAPA implementation.
- Self-starter problem-solver; strong written/verbal/interpersonal communication.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior temperature-sensitive/cold chain experience.
Benefits/Compensation
- Targeted Base Salary: $124,295 - $153,541 USD.
- Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, and PTO.
Application Instructions
- Not provided in the text.