Senior Manager, Global Logistics & Trade Operations

Role Description

The Senior Manager of Global Logistics & Trade Operations is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of distribution for BeOne’s Finished Products (FP), Active Product Ingredients (API), Drug Products (DP), Samples and any other products. This includes managing budgets, organizing schedules & routes, depot supplier management, facilitating imports/exports, and ensuring legal/regulatory compliance is always adhered to. The role will interface cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, QA and a network of CMOs to provide logistic support in execution of production plans. In this role, you will use your experience with cGMP and GSP/GDP environments and help BeOne build a robust logistics infrastructure, optimizing the overall supply chain to help achieve the ultimate goal of delivering BeOne’s pipeline to patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.
• Ensures adherence to cGMP, GSP/GDP and SOX regulations.
• Implements solid transportation & storage relationships and distribution methods and protocols.
• Executes national and international distribution of temperature-controlled products (API, DS, DP, BS and finished goods), ensuring safe compliant, on-time delivery and exemplary customer service.
• Identifies and implements solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of the supply chain.
• Facilitates and coordinates with warehouses, logistics carriers and couriers, and customs brokers regarding all aspects of transport service.
• Manages import and export process including ensuring compliance with local and regional import/export regulations particularly for US, EU and other regions.
• Serves as liaison with Supply Planning for distribution order management, transportation, delivery and resolution of challenges in support of the production schedule with CMOs and internal manufacturing sites.
• Identifies and communicates any shipment risks and supports recommendations and implementation of corrective actions to minimize supply risks.
• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, temperature data logging, and on-time/at-temp delivery performance.
• Develops, implements and enforces SOPs for all aspects of logistics management, including import and export activities, transportation risk analysis and shipping validation for API, DS, DP, BS and Finished Goods.
• Manages and assess courier vendor’s performance and reports operational metrics (KPIs) to senior management.
• Lead and measure processes to ensure logistics operations are completed with excellence.
• Process the necessary ERP transactions according to standard operating procedures and SOX compliance guidelines.
• Collaborates with corporate and facility-based QA and QC counterparts to ensure audit readiness, and process control for all logistics activities.
• Coordinates with quality team on deviations/CAPA for incidents that occur during transportation.
• Support and oversee daily and ongoing expenses to ensure that financial capital is used effectively.
• Assists with the annual budgeting of logistics expenses.
• Assists in compiling Lane Risk Assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in a dynamic "start-up" environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering or similar and 7+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience preferred.
• 3+ years in a logistics management role for Clinical and/or Commercial products.
• Experience in import/export processes, lot-level inventory management, chain of custody and traceability, budget management, warehousing technologies, and temperature-controlled distribution protocols.
• Understands comprehensive global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. cGMP, GDP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 13).
• Experience working in a global, complex supply chain organization within the biopharma industry.
• Strong understanding of import/export requirements and customs practices for US and EU.
• Experience in vendor oversight and managing external partnerships and relations.
• Experience with biologics (cold chain) and/or small molecule supply chain.
• Experience in change management, deviation investigation and CAPA implementation.
• Strong ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP ERP (SD module is a must).
• Experience with a warehouse management system is a plus.
• Familiarity with risk management tools (FMEA, etc).
• Due to the global nature of the company, early morning or evening meetings are required.
• Travel: Up to 10%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
• Opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock.
• Participation in the annual bonus plan for Non-Commercial roles and an incentive compensation plan for Commercial roles.

Company Description

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location.