Director of Pharma Logistics (GDP Platform)

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

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.