Logistics & Warehouse Compliance Specialist (GxP)

Actalent; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Logistics & Warehouse Compliance Specialist for a contract role in the pharmaceutical sector. The position focuses on GxP compliance across logistics and warehouse operations in Basel and Kaiseraugst, including an API warehouse, with hands-on temperature checks and leadership of deviations and change controls.

The candidate should have 3–5 years GMP/GDP experience, a related degree, and strong German (C1) and English (B2) skills, along with a structured, proactive approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmaceutical or logistics fields.
• 3–5 years GMP/GDP experience in pharma or logistics.
• Experience with GxP deviation management, change control and documentation.
• German C1 and English B2 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and review transport temperature data for incoming shipments.
• Review goods receipt checklists for completeness and accuracy.
• Support logistics teams with GxP questions and compliance needs.
• Take ownership of GxP deviations and change controls in Veeva.
• Collaborate with Quality functions, customers and partners to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to process optimization and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

GxP knowledge

GMP/GDP

Deviation management

Change control

Documentation

German (C1)

English (B2)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in pharmaceutical/logistics

Job description

Start date: 1 December 2026, or 1 January 2027 at the latest

About the Role

We are recruiting a Logistics & Warehouse Compliance Specialist for a contract assignment with our client in the pharmaceutical industry.

You will support GxP compliance across logistics and warehouse operations in Basel and Kaiseraugst, including a global active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) warehouse. The role combines hands-on transport temperature checks with ownership of deviations and change controls, working closely with Quality teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve and review transport temperature data for incoming shipments to verify compliance with specified requirements.
• Review goods receipt checklists for completeness and accuracy.
• Support logistics teams with GxP-related questions and compliance requirements.
• Take ownership of GxP deviations and change controls in Veeva.
• Collaborate with Quality functions, customers and partners to support compliant operations.
• Contribute to process optimisation and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed vocational qualification or a bachelor’s or master’s degree, ideally in a pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical logistics-related field.
• Ideally 3-5 years of GMP/GDP experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or pharmaceutical logistics.
• Experience in GxP deviation management, change control and documentation.
• German at C1 level and English at B2 level or above, both written and spoken.
• A structured, independent and solution-oriented approach, with strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, customer focus and stakeholder communication skills, combined with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

You will join a team of approximately 10 colleagues in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning and an open speak-up culture.

While we appreciate every application, please note that due to the high volume of responses, we may only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.