Sr Manager, Clinical Logistics

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 leads complex, high-impact initiatives, ensures compliance with international regulatory standards, and drives operational excellence across a global network to accelerate delivery of innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Required: Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Demonstrates ingenuity and innovation in developing solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Preferred: Excels in negotiation, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Preferred: Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, temperature-controlled shipments, cold-chain integrity, and global regulations to ensure compliance in all logistics activities.
• Preferred: Effectively interacts with senior management, thrives in a matrix environment, and leads cross-functional initiatives.
• Preferred: Maintains a strong commitment to accuracy, documentation integrity, and adherence to GDP standards.