Technical Logistics Specialist

The Technical Logistics Specialist within CTS&L-LLS (Clinical Trial Supplies & Logistics – Laboratory Logistics Services) performs technical laboratory logistics tasks, in collaboration with other LLS personnel, ensuring that projects are progressing, and systems and documents are set up and maintained according to quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures and applicable ICH-GxP* and other applicable local regulation and industry guidelines.

Key Accountabilities:

Result Orientation and Project Execution

• Contributes to the timely and efficient technical set-up of CTS&L systems at project level and to the development and completion of project specific documentation

• Performs a variety of technical tasks during project conduct and closure phase of CTS&L projects

• Contributes to IT system validation (testing, documentation)

Technical Acumen

• Creates laboratory logistics print documents (forms, labels) based on provided specification

• Communicates with print vendors to support timely print process and product delivery

• Contributes to high-quality system setup within project context by creating and reviewing configuration documents, performing system setup and quality checks

• Performs a variety of conduct tasks within the systems (e. g. laboratory data management, query resolution and trouble- shooting)

• Supports creation of data transfer agreements, shipment list and reports specifications

• Performs programming/validation tasks, e.g. for the generation of scripts (SAS, R, SQL or other) for data transfers, reports and shipment manifests

• Participates in IT system validation processes

Skills:

• Understanding of the regulatory framework of drug development and clinical laboratories

• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to work as team player in multi-disciplinary teams

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Very good analytical skills

• Self-motivated, professional attitude

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning

• Ability to execute multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

• Good English skills

Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous employment or appropriate expertise in engineering/technology area preferred within the pharmaceutical industry

• Good knowledge in databases and Windows operating system

• Experience with programming (VB/VBA, SAS, R, Python or other) and/or desktop publishing tools is desirable

• Data management/Lab data management work experience within CRO / pharmaceutical industry or laboratories is desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.

Education:

• Natural Sciences, Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics or Statistics degree

• Vocational degree (i.e. Technical Assistant, Documentation Assistant or similar) and relevant working experience

• Education as Graphic Designer or Technical Publisher

• Previous employment or appropriate expertise in engineering/technology area preferred within the pharmaceutical industry.