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Clinigen Limited is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical and services company with a unique combination of businesses. Our divisions operate in a complex global regulatory environment and ensure that vital medicines are delivered securely, on time and wherever they are needed in the world.

We are currently 1,100 people, headquartered in the UK, with sites in Burton-on-Trent and Weybridge, with global offices in the US, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, South Africa, and South East Asia. Clinigen has grown rapidly since it began in 2010 and is positioned well for an exciting future of continued growth. To sustain our growth, we’re on the lookout for motivated, ambitious and committed individuals to join our highly successful global team.

ROLE

CLINIGEN LTD

Job Title:

Director of logistics and warehouse operations

Job Profile:
This role will be responsible for:

Leading the Logistics and Warehouse operations; the Director of Logistics and Warehouse operations will be responsible for driving best practice, continuous improvement and end to end leadership across multiple sites.

Business Unit/ Division:

Supply Chain

Reporting to:

VP Supply Chain

Direct reports:

Yes

Key Responsibilities:

• End to end leadership of Logistics and Warehouse function.
• Sound knowledge of Warehouse functions to include Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Management, Logistics, Trade Compliance, HSE, Facilities & Maintenance.
• Working closely with Internal teams to manage the inventory of finished goods at levels balanced against customer service needs and financial targets.
• Provide strategic leadership of all Warehouse and Logistics functions.
• Ensure all activities are carried out to appropriate regulatory standards as described by GDP, GMP, MHRA, EMEA etc.
• Exhibit a pro-active approach in co-ordinating with other functions and organisations as required in order to ensure timely resolution of material management, logistical, process and quality/compliance issues.
• Oversee improvement programmes involving operational functions.
• Continuously drive and deliver improvement across service, quality, safety and cost.
• Implement best practice warehouse management design to optimize space and maximize productivity.
• Ensuring the delivery of all SLAs and KPIs, identifying risks and rectifying performance where appropriate
• Creating structure and organisation through clear communication and standards in order to achieve operational targets.
• Support customer and regulatory audits/inspections, as required.

• Maintaining an awareness of new and proposed legislation that impacts the business and communicating any changes.
• Monitor, improve and sustain logistics and warehouse performances metrics to meet or exceed targets.

Leadership:

• Build and manage a high-performing, collaborative Logistics and Warehouse team that works in line with the Group’s values at all times
• Ensure the appropriate level of resource and expertise is in place and that this is structured in the most effective way to deliver the strategy.
• Ensure that the team have clear objectives in place and that they understand how these relate to the KPIs and the divisional and Group level strategy
• Ensure all team members have development plans in place and regularly reviewed
• Provide regular feedback to direct reports. Proactively address underperformance
• Ensure effective communication of key messages to the team from across the Group
• Identify top talent and ensure there is a plan in place to retain them, keep them engaged and maximize their potential
• Recognize and celebrate success on a team and individual level

REQUIREMENTS

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Strong Leadership experience in a Distribution environment with extensive pharmaceutical experience.
• 10 years + experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience of import and export practices
• Knowledge of applicable pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging processes including Solid, Liquid, Cream, Steriles, Antibiotics, Devices and Biopharms.
• Significant experience of leading large teams across multiple sites; Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, coach and mentor colleagues of all levels
• Experience of operating at a senior level with international responsibility.
• Experience of developing and successfully implementing strategic plans.
• Experience in clinical trial labelling, supplies, logistics & distribution an advantage.
• Oracle ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, APICS Certification desired.
• Robust financial management and analytical skills
• Flexibility and responsiveness to change, with the ability to lead others in a dynamic environment
• Ability to analyse and conclude; ability to apply Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies

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