Scientist III or Principal Scientist I - Logistics and SAP Specialist - FSP

We are looking to fill a Scientist III or Principal Scientist I position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment hybrid for one our clients located in Rahway, NJ or West Point, PA. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manages shipments of raw materials, active ingredient, analytical samples, and drug product in support of development programs

• Completes shipping documentation required for shipments

• Establish and maintain a tracking system for all inbound and outbound shipments for the team

• Learns processes for domestic and international shipments, which can either be inbound or outbound from the facility

• Liaise with project team leads to develop demand schedule for shipments

• Work closely with internal partners who provide support for such shipments, including Materials Management, Global Trade Compliance, and Logistics

• Complete training and maintain proficiency on requirements for shipments, including the Global Trade Automation System, Customs Valuation Tool, Import-for-Export rules, , and various internal shipping request (Scientific Work Management System) tools

• Extract internal release documentation (CoA, SDS) from internal repositories and provide to project teams and external partners as needed

• Clearly communicate requirements and expectations for timelines and deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders

• Coordinate shipping documentation with external partners in accordance with internal processes and contractual terms.

• Monitor delivery of shipments; work closely with logistics personnel to troubleshoot delays; keep teams informed of expected dates of delivery

• Support reconciliation of import-for-export entries  

• Support shipping related deviations, initiation through event closure; work closely with internal partners, including Quality, to support event closure

Qualifications

• Scientist III - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 3-5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with 1-2 years of experience

• Principal Scientist I – Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) experience is a MUST

• Strong Supply Chain Manager/Logistics background

• Solid knowledge of global GDP/GMP, Distribution & Logistics area, regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices

• Comfortable with the deployment of a new process and able to come with initiatives to handle the "Unknown"

• Excellent problem-solving skills, based on science, facts, data and understanding of the regulatory requirements in evolving environments; must be able to apply sound risk management

• Microsoft Office (proficient Excel, Access, and PowerPoint user)

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal; effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Effective influencing skills based on strong business understanding and analysis

• Able to manage multiple priorities

• Able to function well in a dynamic, cross-cultural, and changing corporate environment

Desired Skills and Experience

• Working independently and being self-motivated to resolve shipping related challenges

About Parexel FSP

The CMC Operations group is part of Parexel FSP. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

Come join us!

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.