Note: This role is 5 days per week onsite.
Position Summary:As the Associate Director, Logistics reporting to the Director, External Manufacturing you will be responsible for leading and managing global logistics operations for the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of radioactive materials and related pharmaceutical products. Utilizing your expertise in importer of record (IOR) and third-party logistics (3PL) management, and day to day operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring supply chain excellence and regulatory compliance in support of AstraZeneca's Radio conjugate clinical supply portfolio.
What you'll do:- Support end-to-end logistics activities for clinical and commercial shipments of radioactive materials, ensuring adherence to all global, regional, and local regulatory requirements.
- Develop IOR Strategies: Establish and maintain robust importer of record (IOR) processes for seamless international movement and customs clearance of highly regulated pharmaceuticals and radioactive materials.
- Manage 3PL Relationships: Select, qualify, and manage third-party logistics (3PL) suppliers, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring optimal service level, performance, and compliance.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain in-depth knowledge of transport regulations (IATA, ICAO, DOT, EURATOM, etc.) specific to radioactive and hazardous materials, applying that expertise to mitigate risks and guide cross-functional teams.
- Support team with ensuring all logistics documentation, permits, and compliance records are accurate and fit for regulatory and audit scrutiny.
- Lead Incident Response: Investigate and resolve logistics incidents related to radioactive materials, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented.
Essential for the role:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
- Substantial experience (typically 5+ years) in pharmaceutical or life sciences logistics, including direct handling of radioactive/hazardous materials
- Expertise in IOR processes, global import/export regulations, and cross-border logistics for class 7 regulated products
- Demonstrated experience managing, contracting with, and optimizing 3PL partners for pharmaceutical shipments
- Strong knowledge and hands-on application of international transportation regulatory frameworks (IATA, ICAO, DOT, EURATOM, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of HS/HTS classification, customs valuation methods, rules of origin, FTA administration, and indirect tax basics (VAT/GST/excise)
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication skills
- Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Desirable for the role:- Dangerous goods certification (e.g., IATA/ICAO certified)
- Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical clinical trial supply chains
Annual base salary for this position ranges from 123,997.60 to 162,746.85.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
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