Global Order & Distribution Team Lead

LEO Pharma; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma in Gdańsk, Poland, is seeking an experienced leader to govern the Order to Cash process end-to-end. You will design, maintain, and automate processes, ensuring GMP/GDP compliance and robust internal controls.

You will lead and develop a high-performing team, monitor KPIs, collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain, and drive cross-functional projects from risk assessment to lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, order management, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 5 years of proven people management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional and complex projects in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting KPI, and clear presentations.
• Fluency in spoken and written Polish and English.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience from pharma, healthcare, medical devices, or another regulated environment would be an advantage.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or practical continuous improvement experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Govern the Order to Cash process, including design, maintenance, continuous improvement, and automation
• Ensure compliance with the LEO Code of Conduct, GMP/GDP guidelines, and internal procedures
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, including training plans, performance follow-up, and backup structures
• Monitor, analyze, and report KPIs, using insights to drive continuous improvement
• Act as escalation point for customer, stakeholder, and internal team inquiries
• Support key stakeholders, particularly within production, quality, supply chain, and order management
• Manage after-sales inquiries and support quality-related activities, including recall situations
• Oversee product supply from third parties and production sites, including API shipments and compliant transportation
• Lead cross-functional projects end-to-end, including risk assessments, milestone planning, stakeholder alignment, and lessons learned
• Contribute to business roadmaps aligned with the overall strategy
• Participate in audits, operational meetings, and ad-hoc activities as required

Job description

Application deadline: 11-October-2026

Location: Gda\u0144sk 80-309, Poland

Job ID: 4331

Can you inspire and develop a team while ensuring compliance, process efficiency, and continuous improvement? Do you have the expertise to manage projects end-to-end, including risk assessment, milestone planning, and stakeholder management? Do you bring a combination of leadership skills and technical know-how?

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

In the Global Order & Distribution department, we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your role

• Govern the Order to Cash process, including design, maintenance, continuous improvement, and automation
• Ensure compliance with the LEO Code of Conduct, GMP/GDP guidelines, and internal procedures
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, including training plans, performance follow-up, and backup structures
• Monitor, analyze, and report KPIs, using insights to drive continuous improvement
• Act as escalation point for customer, stakeholder, and internal team inquiries
• Support key stakeholders, particularly within production, quality, supply chain, and order management
• Manage after-sales inquiries and support quality-related activities, including recall situations
• Oversee product supply from third parties and production sites, including API shipments and compliant transportation
• Lead cross-functional projects end-to-end, including risk assessments, milestone planning, stakeholder alignment, and lessons learned
• Contribute to business roadmaps aligned with the overall strategy
• Participate in audits, operational meetings, and ad-hoc activities as required

Your Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• Solid experience within logistics, order management, distribution, or supply chain operations
• Minimum 5 years of proven people management experience
• Experience managing cross-functional and complex projects in a global environment
• Strong knowledge of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze data, report KPIs, and prepare clear presentations
• Fluency in spoken and written Polish and English
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience from pharma, healthcare, medical devices, or another regulated environment would be an advantage
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or practical continuous improvement experience would be an advantage

Your Team
As part of Global Order & Distribution, you will lead and develop a team responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant, and continuously improving Order to Cash and distribution processes. Your work will have a significant impact on the delivery process, ensuring smooth operations and accurate data alignment. The team is focused on continuous improvement, and you will play a key role in identifying and resolving system mismatches, setting priorities, and driving operational excellence.

Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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