Job Description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest at all stages. Our extensive portfolio of life-changing technologies encompasses a wide range of healthcare sectors, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our team of 114,000 professionals serves individuals in more than 160 countries.
Senior Distribution Specialist
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Distribution Specialist within the Abbott Established Pharmaceutical Division (EPD) at our global Pharma Division Headquarters located in Allschwil, Basel. If you are ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry, this role might be for you! This position focuses on our innovative biosimilars projects.
Primary Job Function
- Coordinate Global Distribution Routes: Lead efforts to support the execution team in ensuring the readiness of new cold chain and ambient temperature routes. Guarantee first-time-right physical distribution processes to support regulatory submissions and quality requirements.
- Implement and Optimize Global Distribution Design: Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization projects to ensure compliance and efficiency. This includes managing warehouse transfers and establishing new hubs.
- Compliance and Customer Satisfaction: Align logistics processes with customer expectations while adhering to internal and external regulations, including quality, regulatory standards, and GMP/GDP. Ensure smooth operations across systems.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global distribution routes, facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Coordinate and execute strategic logistics programs to support the global EPD distribution, including first route qualifications and sample shipments.
- Provide leadership and support for distribution-related projects.
- Assist in the development and execution of strategic logistics plans to reduce costs and process variations through effective tools and tactics.
- Monitor the daily market and geopolitical landscape to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies, coordinating implementation efforts.
Compliance Related
- Administer all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Transport and Warehouse from an execution perspective. Collaborate with stakeholders to update procedures and conduct training for key personnel.
- Review Quality documentation related to Transport and Warehousing and provide actionable recommendations.
Minimum Experience / Training Required
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree (or comparable educational background) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Customs & Trade compliance in logistics operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
- 5-10 years of experience in the distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC) and strong proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power BI, etc.).
Skills
- Proactive communication, coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in complex environments.
- Adept at navigating rapidly changing circumstances while maintaining focus on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple, unrelated projects simultaneously and arbitrate priorities effectively.
- Strong influencing skills across all levels and functions. Proven ability to manage projects efficiently.
- Proficient in English (oral and written); knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
If this opportunity sounds appealing to you and you believe you have the qualifications we are looking for, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!