Cell & Gene Therapy Warehouse Operations Lead

Cencora; Brooks (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking an onsite Distribution Center leader in Brooks, KY to oversee highly specialized cell and gene therapy operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage compliant handling, storage, and movement of high-value therapies in a regulated environment.

The role demands leadership, strong project management, and the ability to communicate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure high service levels and adherence to quality standards. Relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Broad training in fields such as business administration, supply chain, logistics, life sciences, operations management, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four‑year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, temperature‑controlled, specialty pharmaceutical, biologics, healthcare logistics, or other specialized operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and leads with Cencora’s purpose and guiding principles and develop a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity in the Distribution Center.
• Directs activities associated with the successful execution of cell and gene therapy operational processes in the Distribution Center; ensures safe, compliant, accurate, and efficient handling of highly specialized and high-value therapies with a strong focus on quality, product integrity, and service excellence.
• Acts as a client-facing operational partner, communicating regularly with customers and clients to provide updates, resolve issues, manage expectations, and ensure a high level of service and responsiveness.
• Partners closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to support client needs, drive operational readiness, and ensure successful execution of cell and gene therapy program requirements.
• Manages the operational clock with efficient use of labor and hours worked; ensures adherence to policies, procedures, safety rules, PPE requirements, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / supply chain / logistics

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Cencora is seeking an onsite Distribution Center leader in Brooks, KY to oversee highly specialized cell and gene therapy operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage compliant handling, storage, and movement of high-value therapies in a regulated environment.

The role demands leadership, strong project management, and the ability to communicate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure high service levels and adherence to quality standards. Relocation may be required.