Senior Logistics & Distribution Specialist — Contract

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, located in Boston, MA, is seeking a Logistics Distribution Senior Specialist to support production and inventory plans by planning time-critical shipments and coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep materials flowing.

This temporary role with a third‑party agency partner requires applying distribution knowledge, reducing lead times, and ensuring compliance with GMP/GCP and distribution regulations while collaborating on projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline.
• Typically 2 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with logistics standards and regulatory expectations (GMP, GCP, Part 11) allowed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes time critical shipments.
• Represents Supply Chain on project teams and executes production activities.
• Assists in process improvements to reduce lead-time and eliminate non-value add activities.
• Participates in quality investigations.
• Supports efforts to resolve issues blocking timely flow of materials or projects.
• Responsible for compliance with Good Distribution Practices.

Skills

Follow procedures

Customer focus

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Chain of Identify software

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, located in Boston, MA, is seeking a Logistics Distribution Senior Specialist to support production and inventory plans by planning time-critical shipments and coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep materials flowing.

This temporary role with a third‑party agency partner requires applying distribution knowledge, reducing lead times, and ensuring compliance with GMP/GCP and distribution regulations while collaborating on projects in a fast-paced environment.