IQVIA

Transportation Planner Specialist II

IQVIA$51K — $127K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in science or business function or equivalent experience.
  • 2-3+ years experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy (preferred).
  • 2-3+ years experience in Clinical Supplies, including Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution, or IRT functions.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills.
  • Proficient problem-solving abilities.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proficient in the English language.

Responsibilities

  • Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
  • Mentor junior staff on project management practices.
  • Collaborate across functions to meet business objectives.
  • Engage in analytical thinking for problem-solving.
  • Manage transportation logistics for clinical trial materials.
  • Track and trace shipments for timely delivery.
  • Monitor and resolve transportation-related issues.
  • Develop routing strategies in ERP systems like SAP.
  • Support transportation process initiatives as a subject matter expert.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits included.
  • Incentive plans and bonuses may be offered.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Transportation Planner Specialist II

Job Overview

The Transportation Planner Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen.

Essential Functions
  • Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
  • Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
  • Engage in problem-solving and analytical thinking to address challenges as they arise.
  • Manage transportation from origin to destination for clinical trial materials and other pharmaceutical products.
  • Track and trace shipments across assigned lanes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to routing plans.
  • Monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation-related issues.
  • Develop and maintain routing strategies and lead-time management in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
  • Work closely with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and external partners.
  • Support initiatives and projects as a functional area expert (SME) for transportation processes.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Degree in a science or business function or equivalent experience.
  • 2-3+ Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy (preferred).
  • 2-3+ Years related experience in Clinical Supplies - this could be from Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution or IRT functions.
  • Ability to demonstrate good project management skills.
  • Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).
  • Proficient in the English language.


The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,000.00 - $127,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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