Allerton Bishop is proud to be partnering with a global biopharmaceutical company entering an exciting phase of commercial growth.
As our client prepares for major global product launches, we are seeking a Global Logistics Director — a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and executing global logistics strategy to ensure the compliant, efficient, and high-quality movement of pharmaceutical products worldwide.
This is a rare opportunity to lead logistics, warehousing, commercial packaging operations, external logistics partners, and secondary manufacturing relationships during a significant period of scale-up and commercial expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support launch readiness for global commercial pharmaceutical products, including serialisation, validation, and artwork coordination.
* Act as the primary operational contact for all commercial packaging vendors and 3PL partners.
* Oversee end-to-end packaging, warehousing, and distribution activities, ensuring timely delivery of finished goods to global markets.
* Partner cross-functionally with CMC, QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure operational alignment with business objectives.
* Ensure accurate demand planning and inventory management, balancing product availability, cost efficiency, and resilience.
* Drive continuous improvement across logistics and external supply operations, enhancing performance, sustainability, and lead times.
* Maintain deep awareness of global regulatory and industry trends, ensuring full compliance with cGMP, GDP, and regional requirements.
Role Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.
* Expert knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including global regulatory requirements.
* Extensive experience in global pharmaceutical logistics and/or supply chain leadership.
* Proven track record delivering regional or global commercial product launches.
* Experience managing external supply partners (packaging vendors, CMOs, 3PLs) in a highly regulated environment.
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