Job Description

The Transportation Manager will be responsible for supporting and work cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Country Clinical Operations, CMOs/CROs, Logistics, Security, and Trade Compliance. To support the distribution for Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved transportation networks. Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for Transportation strategy for clinical trials.

Responsibilities :

Manage transportation oversight from origin to destination, including track and tracing for shipments in assigned lanes.

Monitoring carrier performance and addressing any transportation-related issues including documenting Transportation investigations.

Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.

Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of goods

Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.

Support the functional area expert (SME) on initiatives and projects.

Work with GCS, Depots, Trade Operations, and Country Operations to manage and expedite shipments, customs clearance, and help develop process improvement programs for global distribution warehouse.

Adherence to regulatory, security global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical.

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years’ experience in Forwarding (air), Transportation coordination (air) or related field

OR -

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 3 years’ experience in Forwarding (air), Transportation coordination (air) or related field

Qualifications :

Transportation Management System experience

Familiarity with international shipping paperwork, international shipments, and custom agents

Familiarity with international supply chain constituents; brokers, freight forwarders, freight providers, carriers, CMOs/CROs, and depot/warehouse providers.

Experience with international shipping and the understanding of international distribution channels and strategy (i.e. country/regional depots vs. direct-to-site).

Experience with MS Word, Excel, Web Applications

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Clinical Operations, Country Operations, CRO, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Global Logistics, and third-party providers.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with temperature control practices

SAP and ERP system experience

Experience with cGDP’s

Familiarity with clinical supply trial business, clinical supply packaging, kits and labeling activities, blinding activities, randomization for studies and the urgency of clinical distribution

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

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Expected US salary range:

$77,700.00 - $122,300.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here .

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/22/2025

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Requisition ID: R341463