Manager, Logistics

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Manager will assist in design and implementation of novel AI-driven logistics solutions for Amgen R&D commodities, including biospecimens, devices, and equipment.

The candidate will maintain and interpret a variety of metrics and trackers to ensure budget and performance transparency. Continually evaluate current practices while finding opportunities to align, improve and re-design key processes and tools. In addition, they will participate in R&D-wide initiatives to improve operational efficiency and enable the organizational vision to be achieved. As a creative problem solver who can deliver meaningful results, this role will focus on:

Global logistics for biospecimens, equipment, and devices, including receiving, storage, shipment, tracking, and reconciliation in support of clinical trial timelines

Ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, CLIA, and applicable import and export regulations for regulated clinical trials

Managing vendor performance, including bioanalytical laboratories and logistics suppliers, through defined KPIs, issue escalation, and continuous improvement activities

Serving as a subject matter expert for logistics processes impacting regulated clinical biospecimens, equipment, and devices

Oversight on performance of logistics vendors and bioanalytical laboratories supporting clinical sample and reagent transport and storage

Establishing and monitoring logistics KPIs, service level expectations, and quality metrics

Leading issue escalation and resolution related to logistics deviations, delays, or quality risks

Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics reliability, compliance, and efficiency

Ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of biospecimens, equipment, and devices within applicable logistics and sample management systems

Leverages enterprise systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to monitor logistics performance and risks

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of biotech/pharma-related business operations/supplier management experience

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Master’s degree and 4 years of biotech/pharma-related business operations/supplier management experience

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Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of biotech/pharma-related business operations/supplier management experience

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Associate’s degree and 8 years of biotech/pharma-related business operations/supplier management experience

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High school diploma / GED and 10 years of biotech/pharma-related business operations/supplier management experience

Preferred Qualifications

· Degree in biology, life sciences, health, medical or clinical sciences

· Strong planning and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priority projects.

· Experienced “integrator” role across multiple organizations, teams and processes with proven ability to advance strategic imperatives.

· Proven ability to effectively implement strategies and deliver results.

· Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and verbal/written communication skills.

· Proven ability to develop collaborative internal and external relationships and navigating matrixed organizations.

· Being able to adapt work and communication styles to meet organization needs.

· Strong data analytics skills with experience in analytics software, (eg. Microsoft Access, Tableau, Smartsheet) as well as experience with document management applications (eg. Veeva), and portfolio planning tools and financial systems (eg. Planisware, MS Projects)

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