Sr Supply Chain Specialist, Clinical Logistics

* Execute end-to-end logistics for clinical cell banks, DS, and samples; establish transportation lanes and ensure alignment with CMOs and contract labs.* Serve as the primary logistics point of contact for cross-functional teams and external partners, engaging early to build strong foundations and operating rhythms for collaboration.* Support CMO logistics alignment, ensuring readiness, service levels, and risk mitigation plans are in place.* Coordinate and monitor domestic and international clinical drug shipments across contract depots; ensure timely deliveries, temperature compliance, and chain-of-custody integrity.* Proactively resolve shipping issues—including exceptions, delays, and temperature excursions—in collaboration with the Global Logistics Investigations Team.* Partner with Trade Compliance, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure permits, documentation, and SOP requirements are met at contractor facilities (GDP/GMP, import/export and record-keeping).* Maintain accurate clinical supply data in approved systems.* Review inventory reports for quantity, lot status, and expiration.* Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly; execute daily transactions including stock transfers, sales orders, work orders, adjustments, and disposals.* Coordinate depot activities, distribution calendars, and study-startup readiness; maintain visibility to supply risks and implement mitigations.* Identify and implement process improvements across planning, logistics, and data flows to enhance service, compliance, and cost.* Review, author, and update departmental SOPs and work instructions, drive adherence and training.* Address non-routine issues; facilitate meetings to communicate changes, decisions, and corrective/preventive actions.* Proven experience coordinating global shipments, temperature-controlled logistics, and working with CMOs, 3PLs, and CTLs.* Strong knowledge of GxP/GDP principles, import/export documentation, and SOP governance; familiar with trade compliance requirements.* Proficiency with ERP and clinical logistics systems (e.g., Oracle, CTMS, TMS, and clinical inventory tools); advanced Excel/analytics skills.* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and issue-resolution skills; ability to operate independently and make sound decisions in time-sensitive contexts.High School diploma with 9 years of relevant experience, **OR** associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, **OR** Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, **OR** Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience #J-18808-Ljbffr