Job Description
Logistics Associate - Clinical Supply
Location: Upper Merion / King of Prussia, PA
Type: Contract (W2)
Pay: $31.00/hour
Client: Longstanding Alphanumeric partner (20+ years) in pharma/biotech
Team: Medicine Development & Supply (MDS) — Clinical Supply Chain (CSC)
The role (summary)
You’ll execute cGMP -compliant supply planning & logistics operations supporting clinical trial materials (CTM) . This includes secondary supply planning , bulk drug substance (BDS) shipments , cold-chain lane validation, import/export documentation, and day-to-day coordination with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) . You’ll work cross-functionally to keep shipments compliant, on time, and audit-ready.
What you’ll do
- Manage Secondary Planning Supply activities per cGMP and area SOPs , targeting 100% customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate BDS & material shipments from primary manufacturing to secondary/internal/CMO sites; create and verify import/export documentation in a cGMP environment.
- Prepare and maintain shipment documentation (invoices, LSP paperwork) and ensure alignment with procedures.
- Own the site relationship with LSPs for standard shipping, new lanes/materials , and vendor complaints.
- Log and manage notifications related to BDS shipping (deviations, CAPA , change controls for new lanes/containers, sales & distribution data).
- Contribute to BDS package design , shipping validation , and cold-chain lane selection .
- Ensure alignment with QMS and regulatory requirements for all BDS shipments.
What you’ll bring (must-haves)
- Experience in GMP logistics/supply chain within pharma/biotech or clinical supply.
- Working knowledge of cold chain processes and CTM shipment flows.
- Hands-on with shipping docs (commercial invoices, customs/import/export) and carrier/LSP coordination.
- Familiarity with deviations/CAPA/change control and documentation practices.
- Detail orientation, data accuracy, and clear written communication.
Nice to have
- Exposure to SAP/ERP for shipment/order processing; basic planning or secondary packaging coordination.
- Experience with QMS tools (e.g., TrackWise, Veeva, MasterControl) and temperature-controlled lane validation/qualification.
- Understanding of GDP and clinical trial lexicon (CTM, BDS, secondary packaging, lane qualification).
Work setting
- Onsite in Upper Merion (King of Prussia), PA. Standard business hours; occasional flexibility to support time-critical shipments.
Job Tags
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