Senior Life Sciences Solutions Design Lead

Deutsche Post und DHL; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 106,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Solutions Design Manager for its AFR Team to lead end-to-end Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics solution design, governance, and execution. You will guide pricing strategy, regulatory compliance, and innovation while aligning with global standards and customer needs.

Lead cross-functional teams, drive profitability, and partner with Commercial leadership to win strategic opportunities in pharma and healthcare logistics on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics or solution design.
• Minimum 5 years leading teams in a matrix organization.
• Extensive experience designing complex global logistics solutions for pharma/healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of GDP, GxP, IATA, regulatory compliance, cold chain, and quality systems.
• Proven success leading strategic customer pursuits and executive relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with pricing strategy, financial modeling, and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Life Sciences & Healthcare Solution Design strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish governance and best practices for solution design across the organization.
• Provide executive oversight of end-to-end solution design for Air/Ocean Freight, Customs, Warehousing, and Integrated Logistics.
• Drive pricing governance, profitability, and investment analysis.
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and strategic investments for LSHC portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional teams and senior reviews during customer engagements and transformations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, GDP, IATA) and quality standards in all designs.
• Mentor Solution Design Managers and Engineers; foster a high-performing org.
• Represent DHL at executive meetings and industry forums; influence investment priorities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Life Sciences & Healthcare SCM

Enterprise solution design

Financial modeling & ROI

Pricing governance

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Executive presentation

Analytical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Job description

DHL is seeking a Solutions Design Manager for its AFR Team to lead end-to-end Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics solution design, governance, and execution. You will guide pricing strategy, regulatory compliance, and innovation while aligning with global standards and customer needs.

Lead cross-functional teams, drive profitability, and partner with Commercial leadership to win strategic opportunities in pharma and healthcare logistics on a global scale.