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Sample Logistics & Global Shipping Professional (1x 60%, 1x 100%)

Our client, an innovative and dynamic bio-pharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland, covering multiple therapeutic areas, is looking for 2 Sample Logistics & Global Shipping Professionals (1x 60%, 1x 100%) for a 12-month contract (with possibility for extension) based in Basel, Switzerland.

The Sample Management Officer plans and executes tasks related to logistical processes in the area of reference sample management as well as shipment orders (global shipping) at site level. Acts as a point of contact for the project team for logistics-related requests.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Execution/organization of global shipping orders for pharmaceutical products in an officially regulated environment
  • Carrying out sample preparation (aliquoting)
  • Manage the inventory of reference substances (electronic and physical) on behalf of the analytical laboratory in centralized facilities
  • Adherence to cost, quality, quantity and schedules for all assigned tasks
  • Delivery according to the appropriate quality standards, ensuring compliance with systems, equipment and processes
  • Contribute to digital initiatives as a subject matter expert (optional)
  • Work in accordance with the relevant SOPs, GMP, GLP, QM, HSE, ISRM & internal guidelines
  • Use of complex tools/equipment, laboratory automation tools, and specialized facilities
  • Contribute to increasing efficiency and productivity when working on assigned projects
  • Creation of raw data documents for handover to internal and/or external customers
  • Review and/or approval of documents in one's own area of responsibility in accordance with current processes
  • Main contact person (local representative of a global team) for internal customers in their own area of responsibility
  • Guidance from colleagues. Acting as a mentor (if applicable)

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
  • At least completed vocational training (e.g. dispatch planning/pharmaceutical development/logistics in the GMP area) or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of successful professional experience in the field of global shipping logistics. Additional knowledge in the field of analytical development or manufacturing is an advantage.
  • Good knowledge of software and computer tools. Mastery of quality principles (GMP, ALCOA+).
  • High organizational knowledge and independent work (management experience is an advantage).
  • English must have, German nice to have
  • Very hands on personality

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