Cold Chain Technology Manager – Marken/UPS – NC, USA

The Cold Chain Technology Manager will enhance and support the innovative efforts of the Technical Operations group by providing solution expertise & focused project implementation planning. Will provide subject matter expertise in the areas of temperature-controlled shipping solutions in the key areas of:

• Project management – Develop and execute project plans and manage project scope, goals and deliverables
• Cold Chain management and expertise – Support the development, approval, and execution of innovative temperature-controlled solutions
• Innovation and Operational Excellence – Work with the Cold Chain Team to manage the process providing timely and pertinent information for solution recommendations and implementation

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans and manage appropriately to meet changing needs and requirements of Cold Chain
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support the business in collaboration with the Cold Chain Team and stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project expectations and updates to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Support the development, approval, and execution of innovative temperature-controlled solutions to support Marken’s lead status in Healthcare Logistics
• Coordination with the “Cold Chain Team” with Procurement and Quality
• Provide timely and pertinent information for solutions recommendations and decisions
• Administrative and Technical subject matter expertise on above
• Research and Support to Director for new innovations

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of supply chain / cold chain logistics / packaging experience in the healthcare / pharma industry
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is desired
• Excellent working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain and logistics services at the operational level in the clinical trial and / or commercial healthcare sector
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail / accuracy – able to communicate throughout the organization hierarchy from executive level to operational level
• Proven project management skills related to temperature-controlled solutions and logistics including technical writing
• Working knowledge of GMP and GDP regulations, facilities, and environments
• Professional Certification in a related filed (Project Management, GDP, Lean) is a plus

EEO and VETERAN Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• cold chain logistics: 3 years (Preferred)
• Healthcare/Pharma Packaging: 3 years (Preferred)
• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working knowledge GMP/GDP regulation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical Trials Supply Chain/ Logistics: 3 years (Preferred)

License:

• PMP or Lean (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Preferred)

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