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

Job ID R0000030761

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 remotely for one our clients located in Rahway, NJ. Must be willing to work East Coast hours. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Manages shipments of raw materials, active ingredient, analytical samples, and drug product in support of development programs
  • Completes shipping documentation
  • Establishes and maintains a tracking system for all inbound and outbound shipments
  • Learns processes for domestic and international shipments, which can either be inbound or outbound from the facility
  • Collaborates with project team leads to develop demand schedule for shipments
  • Extracts internal release documentation from internal repositories and provides same to project teams and external partners as needed
  • Clearly communicates requirements and expectations for timelines and deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinates shipping documentation with external partners in accordance with internal processes and contractual terms
  • Monitors delivery of shipments; works closely with logistics personnel to troubleshoot delays; keeps teams informed of expected dates of delivery
  • Supports reconciliation of import-for-export entries
  • Supports shipping related deviations, initiation through event closure; works closely with internal partners, including Quality, to support event closure
  • Must be able to work core hours appropriate to the Eastern Time Zone

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 communication skills, both written and verbal; effective interpersonal 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

  • Experience in Quality Systems (i.e., Deviation Management), Quality Assurance and Quality Control is a plus

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.

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