Director of Pharma Logistics

Logistix group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international freight forwarder in the pharma logistics sector is seeking a Director of Pharma Logistics. This senior leadership role involves designing and rolling out GDP-compliant logistics capabilities across the US. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in pharma logistics or temperature-controlled freight forwarding, with a focus on compliance, quality systems, and customer audits. The position offers a hybrid work environment across several states, aiming to enhance logistics operations and customer onboarding.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in pharma logistics or temperature-controlled freight forwarding.
• Proven experience setting up or scaling GDP-compliant operations in the US.
• Hands-on background with GDP implementation and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale GDP-compliant pharma logistics infrastructure across the US.
• Develop and implement GDP SOPs, quality systems, and operating standards.
• Own GDP compliance, audits, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement.
• Qualify and manage pharma-approved partners and validated temperature-controlled lanes.
• Support pharma customer onboarding, RFQs, and audit readiness.
• Partner with sales teams on solution design and customer engagement.

Skills

Pharma logistics

Temperature-controlled freight forwarding

GDP compliance

Quality systems

Customer audits

Job description

Location: Chicago | Philadelphia | New York | New Jersey (Hybrid)

LogistiX Group is working with a fast-growing international freight forwarder that is investing in the build-out of a GDP-compliant pharma logistics platform across the US. Following sustained growth through strategic M&A, the business is now scaling its life sciences capability to support existing customers and drive long-term growth.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for an experienced pharma logistics professional who has built or scaled GDP-compliant operations and is motivated by the opportunity to shape a platform from the ground up.

The Role

The Director of Pharma Logistics will lead the design and rollout of GDP-compliant pharma logistics capabilities across the US network. The role will act as the internal authority for pharma logistics, owning standards, compliance, and operating models while working closely with operations, quality, sales, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and scale GDP-compliant pharma logistics infrastructure across the US
• Develop and implement GDP SOPs, quality systems, and operating standards
• Own GDP compliance, audits, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement
• Qualify and manage pharma-approved partners and validated temperature-controlled lanes
• Support pharma customer onboarding, RFQs, and audit readiness
• Partner with sales teams on solution design and customer engagement

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years’ experience in pharma logistics or temperature-controlled freight forwarding
• Proven experience setting up or scaling GDP-compliant operations in the US
• Hands-on background with GDP implementation and customer audits
• Strong knowledge of temperature-controlled transport and quality systems
• Experience within a freight forwarder, 3PL, airline cargo, or life sciences logistics provider