Senior Specialist, Distribution & Logistics - INT Job at Moderna Therapeutics, Norwood, MA

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  • Moderna Therapeutics
  • Norwood, MA

Job Description

Senior Specialist, Distribution & Logistics - INT page is loaded

Senior Specialist, Distribution & Logistics - INT

Apply locations Norwood, Massachusetts Supply Chain time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R14644

The Role:

The Senior Specialist, Distribution & Logistics - INT, is responsible for supporting logistics activities and projects for end-to-end INT delivery. In this role, the Senior Specialist must effectively respond to business needs while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements such as GDP/GMP, Cold Chain, and Trade Compliance. The Senior Specialist will be responsible for arranging and monitoring INT shipments from the Norwood manufacturing site to the end clinic around the globe. This role involves daily collaboration with the internal and external stakeholders to establish procedures, train team members, onboard new clinical sites, and escalate any INT-related issues or concerns to management. The Senior Specialist must understand and provide the required documentation, adhere to import/export regulations, possess knowledge of packaging engineering, and ensure accurate and complete processing of transactions in Moderna’s validated systems. INT distribution requires a high degree of attention to every detail of shipment preparation and execution as each shipment is unique to a patient and the activities need to be performed on a very tight timeline.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

  • Independently manage, optimize, and oversee the entire INT logistics process.

  • Utilize Veeva to support INT operations, including deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls and continuous improvements.

  • Monitor INT logistics operations, including transportation, customs, and customer service, which may occasionally require evening and weekend work.

  • Collaborate with designated couriers, IOR and QP/RP partners to streamline shipments to end clinics.

  • Work cross functionally with project managers, Supply Chain – Planning, Manufacturing, Digital, Logistics Engineers, Quality Assurance, Norwood Logistics, internal QPs, and other relevant parties to continuously improve the INT process.

  • Collaborate with INT couriers and IOR partners to develop and maintain lane SOPs and mappings.

  • Represent the Distribution & Logistics team in all INT specific meetings.

  • Oversee the internal shipping app tool to ensure all the necessary documentation and information are available for obtaining greenlight (“ready to ship”) from partners in advance and executing INT shipments.

  • Being able to pivot fearlessly and act with urgency to escalate issues to management when target shipping dates are at risk, as INT shipments are time sensitive.

  • Provide support as needed in preparing shipping documents, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and submit them to INT couriers and IOR partners for review and approval.

  • Support the review of temperature data and conduct SAP transactions as necessary to complete the shipping process.

  • Monitor orders to ensure target ship dates are met.

  • Ensure compliance between Moderna and INT Service Providers based on agreed upon SOW.

  • Digitize where possible - Utilize Digital to optimize logistics procedures.

  • Measuring the performance of INT Service Providers including delivery performance, work quality and delivery lead-time.

  • Collaborate with the finance department to review and approve shipping invoices specific to INT.

  • Carry out monthly auditing of the ACE reports submitted by freight forwarders and carried of all export shipments from Moderna US and Moderna TX entities.

  • Support the business with ad-hoc tasks and projects to meet evolving business requirements.

  • Support end to end shipping concepts with GDP guidelines, including handling of goods, shipping validation and customs clearance.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in Global Logistics and Project Management.

  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or Business Management.

  • Strong preference for experience in international distribution within the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries.

  • Experience working in a cGMP and cGDP environment with a solid understanding of the Pharma industry and Supply Chain.

  • Prior experience with personalized drug distribution is a significant plus.

  • Strong multitasking abilities, time management skills and a result driven mindset.

  • Problem solving skills and the ability to develop effective solutions.

  • Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality work.

  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of international and domestic transportation operations, as well as import / export customs handling.

  • Strong work ethic with the ability to independently see tasks through to completion.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Previous experience with SAP or a related ERP system is required.

  • Proficiency in SmartSheets and MS Office.

  • Previous experience with TMS or WMS in preferred.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

  • Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
  • Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
  • Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
  • Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
  • Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
  • Adoption and family-planning benefits
  • Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
  • Generous paid time off, including:
    • Vacation, sick time and holidays
    • Volunteer time to participate within your community
    • D iscretionary year-end shutdown
    • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
  • Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
  • 401k match and Financial Planning tools
  • Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
  • Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
  • Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
  • Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com . (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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About Us

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells.

We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission.

Our Mission : To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients.

Our Vision : To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

M oderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing humanresources@modernatx.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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