Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Logistics Specialist Job Opening in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - A division of UDG Healthcare plc, Sharp Clinical Services is one of the world?s leading providers of innovative clinical supply chain services with a talented and highly experienced team that can handle every aspect of the supply chain. Our work spans everything from drug development and manufacturing to clinical supplies packaging, labelling and distribution. Along the way, we also offer everything from clinical trials outsourcing to clinical trials materials, Qualified Person auditing to innovative comparator sourcing. We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our US team at our location in Bethlehem, PA.
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with distribution customers. He/She will gather pertinent information from clients for the distribution of their project, and will quote the distribution protocol based on this information. The Logistics Specialist will set-up, train, and document all distribution staff on new protocols. He/She will coordinate all logistics tasks, receiving, distribution, returns, and destruction. This position will be located at our Bethlehem, PA location. Training will be conducted in Phoenixville, PA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize project progress.
Prepare reports for management regarding project status.
Act as the key contact between the client and Sharp Clinical Logistics for logistics-related functions, including project coordination, receiving, distribution, returns, and destruction.
Interact with clients to develop distribution protocols.
Review and Establish quotes for logistics based on information provided by the customer and input from the Clinical Supply Project Manager and Management.
Coordinate distribution protocol from quote to end of study.
Audit quote against procedure as distribution develops.
Assist in the implementation of new distribution processes.
Provide feedback to management to improve new and existing processes.
Suggest packaging and distribution solutions to customers and Clinical Supply Project Managers in order to improve distribution process efficiencies.
Develop innovative distribution procedures to gain efficiency, effectiveness, and flexibility.
Write distribution instructions and SOPs, as needed.
Document training of all members of distribution on new distribution protocols, if applicable.
Analyze the daily distribution activities with distribution management to modify the distribution process and improve quality and efficiency.
Responsible for acquiring all import classification data to expedite customs and FDA clearance and assist clients with importation of study drug, if necessary.
Create pro forma/commercial invoices and assists customer with application for import licenses as needed.
Investigate or assist in investigations pertaining to distribution related issues.
Follow all applicable cGMPs, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and IATA Regulations, and ISO guidelines.
Adhere to set safety standards.
Participate actively in regular meetings.
Achieve expected performance measures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelors? Degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics or related field; Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Excellent oral and written communication is required to communicate with the team, peers, management and external contacts. Ability to speak effectively before a group of any combination of the above.
Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Project and Excel.
Must have the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Effective communication, organization, planning, initiative, follow-through, and responsiveness skills are a must.
Knowledge in pharmaceutical and/or international shipping is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Logistics: 3 years
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