Global Clinical Logistics Specialist

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Equity awards

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Clinical Logistics professional to lead operational and tactical activities in CM&S, focusing on optimizing distribution strategies and ensuring compliant shipments across global clinical supply chains.

Join a team that designs and operates end-to-end logistics for clinical studies, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors, while leveraging data-driven processes and Lean principles to meet strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 3 years in a supply chain environment.
• Experience in global logistics and temperature-controlled distribution.
• Familiarity with global import and trade/customs requirements.
• AI, digital and data literacy.
• Experience working with external vendors.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver optimized logistics strategies to meet planned milestones (FSI and project).
• Execute logistics design and study setup for clinical studies and supply chains.
• Ensure clinical shipments conform to regulations (trade, customs, GMP/GDP).
• Act as SME in key clinical logistics areas (temperature control, costs, lead times).
• Support the CM&S Logistics team to establish standards, processes and systems.
• Maintain data quality and data standards within AZ Supply System.

Skills

Logistics in global supply chains

Temperature controlled logistics

Import & customs knowledge

AI and data literacy

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Clinical Logistics professional to lead operational and tactical activities in CM&S, focusing on optimizing distribution strategies and ensuring compliant shipments across global clinical supply chains.

Join a team that designs and operates end-to-end logistics for clinical studies, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors, while leveraging data-driven processes and Lean principles to meet strategic objectives.