Import Specialist, Specialty Logistics - North America

PCI Pharma Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Rockford, IL is seeking an Import Specialist for Global Specialty Logistics to ensure US customs compliance and manage import activities for clinical trial medicines and company materials across North America.

You will coordinate with brokers, develop trade compliance procedures, support audits, and train teams on import requirements, FDA/CBP regulations, and international movement of regulated products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 1-5 years related experience and/or training.
• College Level Mathematical Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to be the import contact for the Global Specialty Logistics team in North America.
• Maintain compliance with United States customs and other governing agencies.
• Identify global depot strategy, costs, permits and licenses with Business Development during quotation phase.
• Provide support to clients as a subject matter expert for Import Requirements.
• Attend client kick-off and study close-out meetings and facilitate study meetings during execution.
• Communicate with sponsors, PCI PM, brokers, and couriers for international movement of materials.
• Review IOR agreements and coordinate with BD as a department representative.
• Audit global logistic providers and support PCI's Global Trade Compliance Ticket Log.
• Adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies; attendance is essential.
• Develop and deliver training on international subjects for PM and BD teams.
• Coordinate with customs brokers for proper entries of regulated products.
• Ensure proper documentation for Importation services with relevant departments.
• Support logistics operations as escalation point for courier issues or foreign clearance.
• Set and achieve annual Revenue and EBITDA goals.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Professional English

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-5 years related experience

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Summary of Objective:

The Import Specialist, Global Specialty Logistics will have a primary role to ensure company compliance with US customs and associated trade regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include establishment, maintenance, education, and enforcement of trade compliance policies and procedures. They will also be responsible for importing both clinical trial medicines on behalf of clients for a fee and importing products used by the company to achieve its mission goals. This individual will be the main resource for importing goods into North America for all PCI sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility is to be the import contact for the Global Specialty Logistics team in North America.

• Position will maintain compliance with United States customs and other governing agencies.
• Position will work closely with Business Development during the quotation phase to identify the global depot strategy, associated costs and all necessary permits and licenses along with a timeline and information required for each item.
• Provide support to clients via meeting sand visits as a subject matter expert for Import Requirements.
• Support and attend client kick-off meetings, study close-out meetings, and facilitate study meetings throughout the execution phase of studies where appropriate.
• Support the international movement of company materials by ensuring compliance with the requirements of customs authorities and other agencies that regulate imports and exports, including but not limited to CBP, FDA, USDA, CDC, BIS, Census, EPA, and F&W. Movements will include activities related to commercial, clinical, R&D and other programs.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders. Sponsors, PCI Project management, brokers, and couriers.
• Review IOR agreements and work with Business Development as a representative of the department.
• Ability to thrive in a high energy fast paced environment.
• Support auditing of global logistic providers, including but not limited to supply depots and transportation providers.
• Support PCI's Global Trade Compliance Ticket Log.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
• Develop and delivery training on international related subject matter for Project Management and Business Development teams
• Consult with customers to determine required FDA, HTC, ECCN classifications and appropriate declared values in compliance with WTO guidelines
• Coordinate with contracted customs brokers to facilitate prompt and proper entries of all regulated products or products requiring formal entry declarations
• Coordinate with Business Development and Clinical Legal departments to ensure proper documentation for Importation services has been filed, and with Project Management to ensure billing operations are being carried out.
• Support Logistics Operations as a point of escalation for any courier issues or foreign clearance difficulties.
• Set and Achieve annual goals for Revenue and EBITDA.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 1-5 years related experience and/or training.
• College Level Mathematical Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

Preferred:

• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

The hiring rate for this position is $51,120 - $57,510 annually plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.