National Air Logistics Implementation Manager-QuickSTAT in Staines

It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Are you ready to be the hero in the fast-paced world of logistics? The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end coordination, planning, and execution of pharmaceutical and clinical logistics projects. This includes managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards to ensure the successful delivery of services in compliance with regulatory requirements and client expectations.

How you create impact

• Lead and manage pharmaceutical logistics or clinical trial supply projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as the main client contact, ensuring clear and consistent communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (operations, quality assurance, regulatory, business development, and finance) to achieve project milestones.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance metrics, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and compliance standards (GDP, GxP, IATA, etc.).
• Prepare and lead internal and client-facing project review meetings, documenting key actions and follow-ups.

What we would like you to bring

• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical logistics, cold chain management, and/or clinical supply operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks including GxP, GDP, IATA, and import/export regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Occasional travel required to attend client meetings, support relationship-building, and ensure project alignment.

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organization.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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