Position Summary
You will coordinate new product introduction (NPI) launch activities across functions to deliver products on time, on quality, and on budget. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, regulatory, and commercial teams. We value organized communicators who solve problems with practical actions and build strong working relationships. This role offers visible impact, cross-functional learning, and growth in project and launch management. Join us to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
- Lead Logistics activities to support agreed pharmaceutical and major consumer new product launches, including transfers-in, line extensions and in-license deals, as required.
- Responsible for Logistics project management on defined new business projects, including coordinating project logistics activities and management of development and clinical trial supplies.
- Coordinate Logistics activities to meet initial launch timelines and subsequent major market launches, from launch planning initiation through completion of wave 1 and wave 2 launches.
- Prepare launch scenarios with on-site and off-site stakeholders to align on launch timelines for wave 1 markets.
- Act as the Logistics point of contact for specified project launches, ensuring clear communication on launch readiness activities to on-site and off-site stakeholders.
- Ensure that GMP, Quality, EHS, commercial risk considerations and regulatory requirements are appropriately applied throughout launch activities.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Coordinate Logistics launch activities for revenue-critical and medically-critical products within the pharmaceutical (HIV, Oncology, Immuno-inflammation and Respiratory franchises).
- Manage launches to global markets (and third parties, as appropriate), supporting Logistics launch activities for main franchise markets and subsequent wave 1 and wave 2 launches.
- Coordinate cross-functional, multi-level project teams to execute product launches, working with Logistics and site-supporting functions (e.g. Regulatory, SLCC, Validation), off-site partners (e.g. print and component suppliers), Hubs/LOC supply planners and off-site launch teams.
- Develop, maintain and deliver detailed Logistics launch plans to support launch execution, including communication of plan updates and changes.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. MSAT, Strategy, Global Logistics & Global Planning, Regulatory) to support timely execution of launches.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders on launch progress and issues, including engagement with Commercial and third-party customers where appropriate, and contribute to Franchise, Regulatory CMC and Global Planning launch plan development.
- Act as Logistics project lead for defined New Product Introductions, including scheduling development and clinical trial batches in SAP, and providing GMM data for item code setup.
- Manage the clinical trial order book with off-site R&D stakeholders.
- Participate in weekly and monthly forums, including MPS, Schedule Lock, Planner-Scheduler Handover and Capacity Review meetings, to support launch and project requirements.
Why You?
This role is hybrid, requiring regular time on-site in the United States and flexible remote work. You will join a team that values clear, direct communication and practical learning. We welcome people with different perspectives and lived experience. You will receive coaching, hands-on stretch assignments, and opportunities to build project management and technical skills. If you want to grow your career managing complex launches and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals
- Associates degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years' experience supporting product launches, project coordination, or program management in manufacturing or regulated industries.
- Experience with Logistics scheduling, planning and material management.
- SAP Modules experience
- Experience with product and packaging launch processes.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage timelines, trackers, and task lists.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English and experience preparing project reports.
- Proficiency with common office tools and experience with project management or ERP systems.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial stakeholders.
- Planning, organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Understanding of end-to-end NPI delivery processes.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device launches.
- Working knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements and regulatory submission processes.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems and data management for launches.
- Formal project management training or certification (for example PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).
- Practical experience with risk management tools and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
How to apply
If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how your experience will help deliver successful product launches and strengthen our work that matters.
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