Logistics Specialist, Design and Set Up

Biopharma Careers; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Logistics Specialist to design and set up clinical logistics for studies, ensuring efficient and compliant distribution of materials. The role requires collaboration across teams and adherence to regulatory standards.

You will optimize logistics strategies for study milestones, manage temperature-controlled shipments, and coordinate with vendors and regulatory stakeholders to support global clinical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in a supply chain or logistics role.
• Experience with global logistics operations.
• Familiarity with temperature-controlled distribution.
• Knowledge of import, trade and customs requirements.
• Experience with data tools and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up clinical logistics for studies and supply chains.
• Ensure clinical shipments comply with trade, customs and GXP.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet milestones.
• Build data-driven processes aligned with AZ Supply System principles.
• Support SHE and QA standards in logistics activities.

Skills

Supply chain

Global logistics

Temperature-controlled

Import/Export

Data literacy

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

# Logistics Specialist, Design and Set UpGaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America Full timeNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at AstraZenecaAstraZeneca is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityThe Clinical Manufacturing and Supply (CM&S) function is accountable for the supply of medicines to support AstraZeneca’s clinical trials. This includes planning, drug substance manufacture, drug product manufacture, packaging and distribution to depots / clinical investigator sites.The Clinical Logistics team within CM&S has the accountability to ensure the distribution and logistics requirements of our supply chains are being met.Reporting to the Associate Director, Clinical Logistics Design and Set-Up, the role will execute operational and tactical activities relating to that area.**Accountabilities:**Support CM&S teams working on clinical studies and supply chains by:Delivering optimised logistics strategies to meet planned ‘First Subject In’ (FSI) and project milestones.Executing the logistics design and study set up processes for new and ongoing clinical studies and supply chains.Ensuring clinical shipments are shipped, exported, imported and stored in accordance with authority regulations (including trade, customs and Good Manufacturing/Distribution Practices).Act as a Subject Matter Expert in key areas of clinical logistics including temperature-controlled distribution, costs, import, trade & customs, lead times and market requirements and associated tools/systems.Support the CM&S Logistics team to establish and maintain standards, processes and systems.Adhere to data standards and ensure master/reference data quality.Build data-driven processes that are embedded in the AZ Supply System principles (Lean).Ensure CM&S Logistics performance objectives are being met.Demonstrate strong collaboration with logistics partners, CM&S, Clinical Operations colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure the activities meet the objectives of our business.Support the Associate Director/ Senior Director, Clinical Logistics, to deliver the overall clinical logistics strategy.The role follows SHE and GXP standards.**Essential Skills/Experience:**Bachelor's degreeA minimum of 3 years’ prior experience within a supply chain environment.Experience of logistics within global supply chains.Familiarity with Temperature Controlled Logistics within global supply chains.Familiarity with global import and Trade/Customs requirements.AI, Digital and data literacy.Experience working with external vendors.## Job detailsSeniorityNot listedFunctionNot listedTherapeutic areaNot listedLocationGaithersburg, Maryland, United States of AmericaEmployment typeFull time