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Associate Director* CTSM Logistics

Open for hire at one of the following locations –  Mainz KBT. - Job ID: 5733 

 

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We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people's lives.


 

Associate Director* CTSM Logistics 

 

Your main responsibilities are:

  • Liaise with Supply Chain Management team to exchange courier service knowledge and share synergies
  • Liaise with Procurement to drive RfX process and with vendor management for vendor selection
  • Own and write Logistics related SOPs
  • Generate & Maintain knowledge about Courier/Depot Service offered processes and forms (Import/Export Service, Distribution including Temperature Appraisal and filing, TE handling)
  • Define and implement performance objectives for Logistic function
  • Manage performance management for Logistic function
  • Train new team members to follow SOPs in Logistics
  • Ensure Logistic SOPs are followed

 

What you have to offer:

  • Relevant completed university education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline Broad and/or in-depth and special task-specific expertise and skills (doctorate, if applicable)

  • Relevant professional experience (usually +5 years) in Pharmaceutical or Biotech or any other equivalent industry setting (e.g., pharmaceutical logistics provider) 

  • Proven track record of creativity and problem solving in a regulated environment 

  • Proven track record in Performance Management

  • Deep knowledge of controlled temperature shipping, including shipper, container, and route validation requirements

  • Deep Knowledge of GDP Principles (e.g., Documentation, Operations, etc.)

  • Deep Knowledge of GCP Principles (e.g., Ethical principles, Adequate Drug Information, etc.)

  • Excellent connector with SCM and Procurement

  • Strong organizational and forecasting skills

  • Ability to strategically plan, manage and execute simultaneously

  • Knowledge of clinical development and appreciation of logistics impact on patient and clin dev outcomes

  • Standard office software proficiency (e.g., MS Office)

  • Business-professional English language skills

  • Decision making skills based on experiential knowledge, paired with strategic thinking and negotiation skills

  • Ability to solve multi-layered and dynamic tasks in flexible and changing framework conditions

  • Ability to create independent analyses and develop new solutions as well as derive or elaborate suitable next steps

  • Assertiveness and strong communication skills

  • Service mentality – stakeholder management on eye level

  • Ability to lead various individuals of different professional backgrounds and expertise levels, with resilience to constantly changing work environment

  • Assertive, with the confidence to be a voice of authority – eager to do what is best for the team and openness to explore new topics/trends

  • High-energy and passionate outlook to the role and can influence those around them


 

Benefits for you

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

 

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This vacancy is to be hired at one of the following locations – Mainz KBT. Apply now for your preferred job and location through our careers site.


*BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!

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