Associate Director, Supply Chain Logistics (Remote/Hom Based)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.

Brief Description: Responsible for managing international supply chain logistics for Jazz products in compliance with applicable GDP and other regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and leading supply chain logistics strategies to meet current and future business needs.
• Identify, lead and contribute to supply chain logistics projects including network development, shipping route design and validation/qualification, temperature controlled logistics, international affiliate introduction, new product introduction etc.
• Identifying, contributing to and leading projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Commercial etc) as required to achieve supply chain logistics objectives.
• Ensuring timely supply and distribution of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required.
• Monitoring, reporting and managing supply chain logistics partner performance, including developing improvement plans where necessary.
• Managing relationships with supply chain logistics and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required.
• Managing logistics operations staff if required.
• Monitoring and recording, using appropriate systems, shipments of intermediate and finished products. Ensure accuracy of this information to assist with supply chain decision making.
• Ensures international trade activities adhere to domestic and international regulations, minimizing risks and costs.
• Working closely with commercial and other functions to obtain and interpret demand forecasts in order to manage positioning of product throughout the distribution supply chain.
• Maintaining compliance with GDP, trade, financial, customs and other requirements to ensure patient supply and meet business objectives.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Management of logistics providers (freight forwarders, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), customs brokers).
• Work closely with logistics providers to ensure product availability and logistics efficiency.
• Provide management and oversight of logistics providers.
• Producing consolidated monthly performance reports to monitor logistics performance.
• Coordinate and lead performance review meetings with logistic providers to ensure excellent distribution services to meet the needs of Jazz and our patients.
• Act as a reference point for the logistics providers and manage the day-to-day relationship.
• Monitor logistics KPIs and performance metrics, provide feedback on logistics providers’ performance and escalate issues as required.
• Identify and lead continuous improvements at logistics providers to ensure a smooth collaboration to meet patients’ needs.
• Manage and follow-up quality issues and incidents with quality, actively participate to Corrective and Preventive Action Plans as needed.

Additional Business Support:

• Support other members of the logistics team as needed.
• Provide support and assistance to the broader Global Supply Chain.
• Support and provide backup to other Regions’ Customer Service colleagues as required.
• Compliance with company approval and compliance processes.
• Support pre-commercial teams (Clinical, Development) and any other functions that require to move goods and materials internationally.
• Some international travel will be required.

People: Will work within a global organization including team members in other countries. Work collaboratively with Jazz colleagues, partners, customers and suppliers globally.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of GDP practices and requirements.
• Understanding of import and export procedures and required documentation.
• Previous experience of temperature-controlled shipments across Air, Ocean and Truck modes.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating to internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
• Good analysis skills to evaluate multi-factor situations and work on problem resolution.
• Experience identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respect and share the values of Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.
• Ability to work well and deliver under pressure.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and customer and patient oriented/focused.
• Proficient with MS Office and SAP.
• Excellent spoken/written English skills are essential.

Required/Preferred Education:

• Degree in business management, logistics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of and experience in international pharmaceutical supply chain logistics including customs, regulatory, temperature controlled products.
• Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills).

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.