Global Head, Healthcare Air Freight & GDP Compliance

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World seeks a senior leader to shape the global Healthcare Freight product, mainly Air Freight, translating GDP and regulatory needs into scalable processes. You will collaborate with regional teams to standardise service quality and expand GDP-qualified stations and partners.

You will drive continuous improvement across SOPs, performance metrics and supplier governance, while supporting commercial and quality agreements for healthcare freight solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is required.
• Advanced degree or professional qualification is desirable.
• Certifications in GDP, pharma logistics or temperature-controlled transport are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and continuous improvement of DP World's Healthcare Freight Forwarding product, focusing on Air Freight.
• Translate healthcare customer requirements and regulatory standards into freight solutions and service specs.
• Collaborate with Global Air Freight, Temperature Controlled Logistics and regional teams to strengthen capabilities.
• Define and govern the global Healthcare Freight product roadmap and prioritise investments.
• Set GDP compliance framework across the network and translate regulatory requirements into standards.
• Develop and improve global SOPs for temperature-controlled Air Freight handling.
• Lead the healthcare freight network development, qualifying GDP stations and partners.
• Manage supplier qualification, performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Support commercial engagements with input on contracts and quality agreements.
• Coordinate risk assessments and drive continuous improvement in service quality.

Skills

Air Freight ops

GDP regulations

Temperature-controlled shipping

Operations translation

Freight forwarding systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

Advanced degree or professional qualification desirable

GDP/pharma logistics or temperature-controlled transport certifications advantageous

Job description

DP World seeks a senior leader to shape the global Healthcare Freight product, mainly Air Freight, translating GDP and regulatory needs into scalable processes. You will collaborate with regional teams to standardise service quality and expand GDP-qualified stations and partners.

You will drive continuous improvement across SOPs, performance metrics and supplier governance, while supporting commercial and quality agreements for healthcare freight solutions.