Regional Pharma Logistics Manager

We are looking for a
Regional Pharma Logistics Manager
to work in our
Regional Head Office,
based in
Frankfurt am Main

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

A variety of tasks are waiting for you, amongst others:

• CUSTOMER-FOCUSED PROCESSES: Developing and/or implementing operational tools and procedures in pharmalogistics
• Acting as the primary point of contact for all pharmalogistics-related inquiries and issues within the Europe Region,
• Supporting the qualification of customers and suppliers, as well as the approval process for suppliers providing GxP*-related activities,
• Providing technical support on temperature management solutions,
• Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate potential compliance risks,
• Overseeing quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and safety of pharmaceutical products during storage and transportation
• Supporting Recall operations for pharmaceutical products and Transportation Lane validations
• Ensuring full alignment with the
  pharma processes stemming from the related GEODIS lines of business to warrant full network integrity to our customers
• CERTIFICATIONS: Ensuring compliance with the GxP* standards across all supply chain operations in the Europe Region,
  within the framework of the Europe Region ISO-compliant Integrated Management System
  :
• Leading and supporting efforts at regional & country level to obtain and renew the GxP* certifications for all relevant facilities and operations in sync with the related GEODIS Lines of Business
• Wherever relevant, supporting efforts at country level to obtain and renew specific certifications such as CEIV, ISO 13485 and/or country-wide WDA licences
• Engaging and liaising with certifying bodies and regulatory agencies to ensure all documentation and procedures meet the required standards,
• Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure continuous compliance,
• PEOPLE: Functionally managing a team of more than 10 country pharmalogistics responsibles over the Europe Region
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness across teams
• Developing and delivering training programs to educate staff on GxP* and best practices, in line with the related GEODIS Lines of Business
• Ensuring that country pharmalogistics managers are qualified to act as the local country
  GDP responsible person
  and as the
  country Qualified Person
  (for GMP)
• Collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external partners to ensure alignment and understanding of pharma logistics requirements,
• Tracking performance through relevant pharma KPIs,
• Ensuring timely and efficient management of CAPAs.

You bring along:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent related to pharma logistics and/or pharmaceutical sciences,
• 5 to10 years of experience in pharma logistics,
• Licensed GDP Responsible Person and possibly Qualified Person (GMP)
• Strong knowledge of GDP and GMP and possibly on specific standards such as ISO 13485 and CEIV standards or country-wide WDA licencing,
• Proven track record of successful certification maintenance and compliance management,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to travel across the region as required.

You don't meet every single one of the above requirements and you're not our "purple squirrel"? That doesn't matter

Diversity is the key to success on our journey. Even if not every stop in your career so far meets the requirements of the position, you could still be the right person for the job

What GEODIS offers you:

• Collegial and open working atmosphere accompanies you from day 1,
• The possibility to work at a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain,
• A strong brand with a good reputation, a global network and excellent products to sell.
• Opportunity to develop yourself in an international organization,
• Hybrid working style and a flexible working schedule,
• Free parking lot for our Frankfurt office.

We are looking forward to receiving your application

*By applying, you confirm that your application documents will remain in our records for 6 months.