Job Description

Shipping carries out internal and external temperature-controlled shipments of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and BCRs under cGMP conditions to internal and external customers. This includes thorough understanding of import/export rules and regulations.
Key Activities:
Main Tasks:

• Maintains and Manages Inventory of BCRs and CRMs
• Prepares Primary packaging
• Prepare compliant shipping documentation
• Deliver the materials to customers on site
• Arrange pick-ups by external shipping partners for customers off site
• Compile and archive all relevant documentation (e.g. Temptale data) for future reference
• Communicate with internal and external customers, e.g. regarding lead times and pick-up dates
• Cooperate with external shipping partners and act as a representative of the Shipping team
• Participates in CTU Maintenance as needed
• Cooperate with customs and interact with logistic experts in order to improve the shipping process
• Actively participate in tier 1
• Maintains metrics to show shipping on-time in-full delivery (OTIF) and customer service level (CSL)
• Deviation Management:
• Is trained as QN coordinator
• Handle Deviations (Observations, Incidents and Investigations) in an appropriate and timely manner
• Contributes to / leads root cause investigations
• Define and execute appropriate CAPAs
• Continuous Improvement:
• Signal problems/opportunities within the business
• Participate in and/or leads projects to continuously improve processes.
• Use MPS tools to drive continuous improvement
• Submit data changes for pipeline materials in appropriate system(s)

EHS Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate personal commitment with respect to working safely, healthy and environmentally friendly.
• Author Management of Change (MOC) for new materials coming to site.

Educational background & Experience

• At a minimum, Bachelors Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and cGMP.

Skills & competences:

• Strong knowledge in cGMP and compliance guidelines
• Continuous Learning Attitude and preferable Lean Six Sigma/ Continuous Improvement mindset
• Computer literacy knowledge (e.g. MS Office, GLIMS)
• Strong focus on clients and end-user
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Team work oriented
• Flawless Integrity Mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written

Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Client Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Communication, Compliance Policies, Computer Literacy, Customer Communications, Data Analysis, Data Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, Foreign Trade, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Logistics, Network Optimization, Packaging Processes, Pharmaceutical Management, Process Improvements, Procurement, Production Operations, Production Planning, Quality Management, Shipping Document Preparation {+ 4 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
The salary range for this role is $77,700.00 - $122,300.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .
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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: 1st - Day
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date: 11/11/2025
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