Senior Manager, Logistics
Core
Lead end-to-end physical flow of materials and products for gene therapy manufacturing, overseeing warehousing, receiving, shipping, and third-party logistics across multiple facilities.
Role type
Senior Manager, Logistics (Pharmaceutical/Biotech Manufacturing)
Builds
Scalable operating models, staffing plans, and shift coverage for clinical and commercial operations.
Domain
Biotechnology / Gene Therapy / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
People leadership (managing managers), Budget management, 3PL contract management, Cold-chain logistics, Inventory control, Compliance management (cGMP/GDP), KPI reporting, Safety program leadership
Preferred skills
ERP warehouse transactions (JD Edwards), Lean/Six Sigma, ASCM/APICS certification (CLTD/CSCP)
Technologies
JD Edwards (JDE), TrackWise, Microsoft Office/Excel
Responsibilities
Lead logistics function across multiple sites; Develop scalable operating models and staffing plans; Manage logistics budget and freight spend; Coach and develop leaders; Oversee storage and issuing of materials; Manage temperature-controlled and cold-chain storage; Ensure inventory accuracy via cycle counting; Partner with Planning and Manufacturing on material readiness; Manage freight carriers and compliance; Lead logistics systems improvements; Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, OSHA, DOT; Set and report logistics KPIs; Lead logistics safety program
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership