Warehouse Manager-Specialty Pharmacy

Specialty Search Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced leader to manage a regulated 3PL warehouse supporting biologic therapies. This role involves designing processes, ensuring compliance, and leading a small team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated operations, safety mindsets, and knowledge of cold-chain logistics. The position is full-time and based in the United States with potential relocation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing or standing up regulated warehouse operations.
• Practical knowledge of cold-chain logistics and biologics handling.
• Working familiarity with cGMP/cGDP, DSCSA and FDA warehouse expectations.
• Experience writing SOPs and establishing operational controls.
• Comfortable participating in technology selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, launch and management of a regulated 3PL warehouse.
• Design and implement SOPs for inventory control and quality checks.
• Manage cold-chain systems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build staffing model and create performance metrics for the team.
• Serve as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety and compliance mindset

Collaborative leadership

Detail oriented

Tools

WMS/TMS systems

Job description

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Managing Member/Owner at Specialty Search Group, EVP Recruitment & Operations at Blue Ocean Hire

Quick Overview

We’re building a high‑compliance third‑party logistics operation to support specialty biologic therapies and manufacturer partners. This is an early, high‑impact role‑perfect for a hands‑on operational leader who wants to design and run a regulated warehouse environment from the ground up. If you like building processes, leading a team, and owning the details that keep temperature‑sensitive therapies safe and compliant, we should talk.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, launch and day‑to‑day management of a regulated 3PL warehouse supporting biologic therapies.
• Design and implement SOPs for receiving, storage, inventory control, pick/pack/ship and quality checks.
• Stand up and manage cold‑chain systems, environmental controls and monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements (cGMP/cGDP, DSCSA, FDA guidance) and partner with QA on audits and CAPA.
• Work with leadership to select and integrate WMS/TMS and related systems; support financial transaction flows as needed.
• Build the staffing model, hire and train warehouse personnel, and create performance metrics for accuracy, throughput and service.
• Serve as a primary operational contact for internal execs and external partners during launches and ramp.

Who you are

• Operator who likes to build: you prefer creating systems and structure over just maintaining them.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: this is an early‑stage function and will evolve as the business grows.
• Detail oriented with a safety and compliance mindset — you understand what it takes to keep regulated product moving safely.
• A collaborative leader who can coach a small team and scale processes over time.

Must‑have qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing or standing up regulated warehouse operations (pharma, biotech or specialty distribution preferred).
• Practical knowledge of cold‑chain logistics and biologics handling (ambient + refrigerated).
• Working familiarity with cGMP/cGDP, DSCSA (track & trace) and common FDA warehouse expectations.
• Experience writing SOPs and establishing operational controls and metrics.
• Comfortable working with WMS/TMS systems and participating in technology selection.

Nice‑to‑have

• Background in 3PL or specialty pharmacy distribution.
• Exposure to FDA audit processes or regulated facility builds.
• Familiarity with financial integrations (order‑to‑cash, rebate posting workflows).
• DEA regulatory knowledge (note: this operation will not handle controlled substances).

Working conditions & logistics

• This role reports to the General Manager and will be closely involved with executive leadership in the early stages.
• Initial team will be small; the role will grow as volume and partnerships expand.
• Final warehouse location is to be determined; candidate must be open to relocation if required.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Management, and Quality Assurance
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing