Logistics Specialist

The Logistics Specialist will manage projects to support the commercial release material and/ or the stability program. These activities include the management of facility, equipment, stability and release documentation and IT systems (as applicable). The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the testing of release and stability samples. The role will ensure that commitments for all projects are defined, coordinated, and planned to ensure the timely delivery of all relevant data. This requires the regular interface with all analytical functions (including off-site testing) and manufacturing sites, coordination and initial review of data and compilation of reports. This role requires the speedy resolution of sample management issues and an understanding of the resource planning. The Logistics Specialist will support new product introduction focussing on delivering new applications and technology in addition to support new and commercialized product teams and the supply chain where required.,

• Support projects that help drive the business forward by overseeing all aspects of project management for an asset including ownership of high-level plans, finance, and cross-charging and critical reagent management.
• Support Stability studies for all projects which includes assistance with maintaining the stability facilities and equipment, maintenance of stability documentation, management of stability sample inventory, and operating in a cGMP and QMS compliant manner.
• Coordination of prioritised activities, stability time points to avoid clashes and manage the delivery of testing and data issuance.
• Responsible for receipt of samples, log them into the systems (MERP, LES, etc.) and store the samples per relevant specifications until they are handed over to the relevant team for testing, as well as preparation of sample shipments per shipment schedule, including relevant documentation.
• Supports site periodic product review process (APR) as well as manufacturing site periodic product review process (PPR and/or YBPR) by gathering and organizing commercial product release and/or stability data to be provided annually in addition to appropriate stability documentation in support of regulatory submissions.
• Facilitate communication between customer groups, different departments, NPI teams and leaders and relevant stakeholders over initiating new stability studies, the ongoing stability support program, deviations, changes, strategic decisions, report completion, study closure and lead responses to all enquiries relating to sample tested.
• Performs day to day activities in full compliance with quality and other regulatory requirements.
• Co-ordinate and support outsourcing activities such as: Contract testing laboratories, contract services pro and technical transfer, We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
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• BSc/BA in either biological or chemical science or engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Analytical, stability studies, development or manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of operational excellence (e.g. GPS, process improvement), GMP's, and validation practices
• Demonstrated ability to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions, determine appropriate course of action and implement the decision.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  
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