Logistics Supply Chain Coordinator (Clinical/Pharmacist Background Preferred)

Syneos Health; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Logistics Supply Chain Coordinator in Kuala Lumpur. Responsible for the import/export logistics management of clinical trial supplies, the ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Science or Logistics and experience in the logistics field, preferably in Pharmaceuticals. This role emphasizes compliance with regulations and the ability to work independently while coordinating efforts with the team.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Engaged line management

Technical training

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist in Malaysia is highly preferred.
• Experience in supplies/logistics management, preferably in Pharmaceuticals.
• Basic logistics cold chain experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage import/export activities for clinical studies.
• Process daily shipments in compliance with logistics guide.
• Support import/export license management.
• Develop and maintain logistics guidance documents.
• Involved in vendor management for logistics/custom brokers.
• Lead a team of Logistics Supply Chain Coordinators if necessary.

Skills

Logistics management

Cold chain logistics

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Logistics

Job description

Logistics Supply Chain Coordinator (Clinical/Pharmacist Background Preferred)

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Job Responsibilities

• Assigned to clinical studies to manage import/export activities for the assigned countries, assume Importer of Record (IoR) and/or Exporter of Record (EoR) responsibilities as contracted.
• Process daily import/export shipments in compliance with the country specific logistics guide. This includes shipment invoice review and approval, instruct Customs brokers and freight forwarders on the clearance of import/export transactions, keeping track of shipment statuses and documentation according to company SOP.
• Support import/export license management, tracking the validity of the licenses as applicable.
• Develop and maintain country specific logistics guidance documents. Act as country SME on country specific import/export requirements.
• Involved in logistics/custom broker vendor management as applicable.
• Author the development of study specific Clinical Trial Supplies Plan for logistics only studies as assigned.
• May lead a team of other Logistics Supply Chain Coordinator to support large or complex projects.

Qualification Requirements (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Logistics or equivalent experience in lieu of formal bachelor’s degree.
• Registered pharmacist in Malaysia will be highly considered.
• Working experience in supplies/logistics management, preferably in Pharmaceuticals, Medical Device & Clinical Supplies Experience in a contract research organization (CRO), pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company preferred.
• Basic logistics cold chain experience.
• High level of competence in English language.
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary

Responsible for the import and/or export logistics management of clinical trial supplies as assigned to a project. Ensure importations and exportations are conducted in accordance with the rules and regulatory requirements of global customs and other applicable governmental agencies. The Senior Logistics Supply Chain Coordinator operates independently, with minimal day-to-day oversight, and may co-ordinate the activities of other Logistics Supply Chain Coordinator.