Job Description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest at every stage. Our diverse portfolio features life-changing technologies across a wide range of healthcare sectors, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Together, our 114,000 colleagues serve individuals in over 160 countries.
Position Overview
Abbott's Established Pharmaceutical Division (EPD) is seeking a Senior Distribution Specialist for its global Pharma Division Headquarters in Allschwil, Basel. Are you prepared to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry? This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of groundbreaking biosimilars projects at our EPD Headquarters.
Primary Job Function
- Global Distribution Route Implementation: Coordinate efforts and support the execution team to ensure the successful introduction of new cold chain and ambient temperature distribution routes, guaranteeing first-time-right distribution processes for regulatory submissions and quality compliance.
- Global Distribution Design Optimization: Monitor and ensure effective implementation of design and optimization projects, including warehouse transfers and new hub developments from an execution perspective.
- Compliance and Customer Satisfaction: Align transport and warehouse processes with customer expectations while adhering to internal and external regulations (quality, regulatory, GMP/GDP) in a cost-effective manner.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global distribution routes while facilitating communication around global distribution design.
- Coordinate and execute strategic logistics programs, supporting the global EPD distribution of goods, including qualifications for initial routes and sample shipments.
- Provide leadership and support for distribution-related projects.
- Assist in developing and executing strategic logistics plans to reduce costs and process variations, identifying and applying appropriate tools and tactics.
- Monitor daily market and geopolitical situations to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies, coordinating necessary implementation steps.
Compliance Responsibilities
- Administer all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to transport and warehouse from an execution perspective.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to implement updates and provide training to key parties.
- Review all quality documentation related to transport and warehouse operations, providing insightful recommendations.
Minimum Experience / Training Required
- Experience/Training: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree and/or a comparable educational background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Customs & Trade compliance within logistics operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
- 5-10 years of experience in the distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products.
- Demonstrated project management expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP ECC and strong proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power BI, etc.).
Skills
- Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, capable of adapting agendas in fast-paced, complex environments.
- Agility and efficiency in managing operations under pressure while maintaining focus on accuracy and quality.
- Able to work simultaneously on multiple, unrelated projects while effectively prioritizing tasks.
- Strong influencing skills across various organizational levels and functions, with a proven track record in project management.
- Proficient in English (oral and written); proficiency in additional languages is considered an advantage.
Application Process
If this position resonates with you and you believe you have the skills to make a difference, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.