Parexel has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Logistics Specialist to join the Laboratory Logistics Services Team in Poland!
The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical logistics, or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry or in general logistics and demonstrated multinational work experience. Together with an understanding of the regulatory framework of Clinical Trial Supplies.
The Laboratory Logistics Specialist conducts logistics processes, in collaboration with Laboratory Logistics Services Team to ensure that projects are progressing, and systems are set up and maintained according to quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures and applicable ICH-GxP* and other applicable local regulation and industry guidelines.
Key Accountabilities:
Oversees the logistics aspect of designated projects to ensure that the right supplies are delivered to the right locations at the right time and right conditions
Provides support for development of project specific logistics strategy
Executes clinical logistics procedures for clinical trials
Supports set-up of clinical trial logistics (e.g. kit design & lab material sourcing
Manages and oversees lab kit manufacturing
Prepares and ensures distribution of study documents and materials
Performs day-to-day communication with the clinical team, sites and vendors
Participates in regular study team, as required
Tracks and reports logistics study metrics to the project team Supports financial control; tracks, checks and compiles invoices Contributes to meeting study timelines and works efficient with systems in place
Supports toward and ensures he/she stays within budget/time allocated, in agreement with the applicable Laboratory Logistics Services Manager and Laboratory Logistics Coordinator
Supervises transportation, import and export of biological samples in cooperation with investigators, GTC, LLAs, CRAs, laboratories and courier service providers
Manages collection and analysis of laboratory samples for clinical trials
Performs laboratory data management and reporting of lab results to sites
Performs query management
Supports central filing and final archiving activities
Skills & Knowledge:
Experience in clinical logistics, or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry or in general logistics
Demonstrated multinational work experience
Understanding of the regulatory framework of Clinical Trial Supplies
Multi-tasking and prioritization ability
Result-oriented, confident, self-motivated, and driven/high energy
Credible team player with good facilitation skills
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Solid communication (verbal & written) and negotiation skills. Ability to influence and gain collaboration from and respect of key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to conduct business in English (written and spoken) and in local language if different from English
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Strong client focus
Ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse group at multiple levels and disciplines
Flexible, capable of managing change and ambiguity
Good analytical capabilities combined with creative problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency
Education:
Vocational or Bachelor degree, or equivalent (e.g. Pharm. D.), in biology, pharmacy or other health-related discipline, international trade or logistics business or relevant work experience / degree.
Language skills
Fluent in English, oral and written
Fluent in local language, as applicable
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