Cold Chain Pharmacy Distribution Engineer
On-siteSunnyvale, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead logistics workstreams for new pharmaceutical product introductions from later-stage development through commercialization, establishing networks with 3PLs, specialty distributors, and wholesalers. Define end-to-end processes including inventory management, order flow, and EDI/IT systems while executing Fluorescence Imaging and Global Logistics projects within approved budgets, timelines, and scope. Create process flow maps, manage day-to-day relationships with partners, and develop project management infrastructure to support collaboration and delivery. Identify deliverables, establish work plans, and direct cross-functional teams to ensure projects progress on scope, schedule, and budget. Present recommendations to steering committees and drive improvements impacting cross-functional KPIs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of operations process experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical distribution industry
- Highly proactive with the ability to work independently
- Highly organized with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and deliverables across a portfolio
- Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting in front of leadership
- Fluent English language skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
- Five plus years of BU or BU-facing experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving specifically in pharma, specialty pharma, and supply chain management
- Demonstrated experience and ability to use soft skills successfully
- Demonstrated experience in leading a cross-functional, global project teams
- Experience in logistics and distribution environments, third party logistics and cold chain
- Pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, e.g., FDA, DSCSA, QMS
- Minimum bachelor's degree in business, logistics, engineering, or similar, or an equivalent blend of work and certification experience
- Intermediate user of LucidCharts, Box, Zoom, and Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, or similar
Desired Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
- Program or Product ownership
- Familiarity with ISO13485:2016 and MDSAP
- APICS certification
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