CareerPlan

Materials Management and Controlled Substance Specialist

Melrose Park, IL, USFull-time$70k–$75k2026-08-03 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Oversees the compliant lifecycle management and movement of development materials, including controlled substances, ensuring adherence to DEA and regulatory requirements.

Role type

Materials Management and Controlled Substance Specialist (Site Narcotic Substance Responsible Person)

Builds

Secure, efficient, and compliant handling of APIs, controlled substances, and related materials for development and manufacturing activities.

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory compliance

Required skills

Controlled substance recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, inventory management, hazardous material transportation, reference standard management, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

DOT and IATA shipping certification

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Manage receipt, quarantine, release, storage, dispensing, transfer, shipment, inventory control, and disposal of raw materials and APIs; Coordinate material supply and logistics including inter-site transfers and customs clearance; Administer reference standard and sample management programs; Ensure controlled substance compliance and accountability including physical security controls; Support regulatory licensing, reporting, and inspection readiness; Develop and maintain compliance systems and procedures.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on specialist