Opening in Parexel as Laboratory Logistics Specialist

PAREXEL has supported the Bio-Tech and Pharmaceutical industries in helping the development of new drugs and treatments on a global basis. As a leading global biopharmaceutical service provider, they supply knowledge-based contract research, medical communications and consulting services across a broad range of therapeutic areas to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. They have helped over 800 clients to develop and launch some of the most important drugs and devices of our time-helping people live better and healthier lives everywhere in the world. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL operates in more than 50 countries around the world.

Post: Laboratory Logistics Specialist

Job Description:
The Laboratory Logistics Specialist conducts logistics processes, in collaboration with other Laboratory Logistics personnel, ensuring that projects are progressing and systems are set up and maintained according to quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures and applicable ICH-GxP* and other applicable local regulation and industry guidelines.
* Oversees the logistics aspect of designated projects to ensure that the right supplies are delivered to the right locations at the right time and right conditions.
* Provides support for development of project specific logistics strategy.
* Executes clinical logistics procedures for clinical trials.
* Supports set-up of clinical trial logistics.
* Prepares and distributes study documents and materials.
* Performs day-to-day communication with the clinical team, sites and vendors.

* Participates in regular study team, as required.
* Tracks and reports logistics study metrics to the project team.
* Supports financial control; tracks, checks and compiles invoices.
* Contributes to meeting study timelines and works efficient with systems in place.
* Supports central filing and final archiving activities.
* Complies with GxP* standards, including applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* supports toward and ensures he/she stays within budget / time allocated, in agreement with the applicable Laboratory Logistics Services Manager and Laboratory Logistics Coordinator.
* Travels as required by projects or Laboratory Logistics Services activities.
* Uses a positive, objective, balanced, and result-driven approach.

Candidate Profile:
* Understanding of the regulatory framework of drug development
* Multi-tasking and prioritization ability.
* Result-oriented, confident, self-motivated, and driven / high energy.
* Credible team player with good facilitation skills.
* Good interpersonal , verbal and written communication skills
* Solid communication (verbal & written) and negotiation skills. Ability to influence and gain collaboration from and respect of key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct business in English (written and spoken) and in local language if different from English.
* Practical understanding of the drug development regulatory framework.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
* Strong client focus.
* Ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse group at multiple levels and disciplines.
* Flexible, capable of managing change and ambiguity.
* Good analytical capabilities combined with creative problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
* Experience in clinical logistics, or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry or in general logistics.
* Demonstrated multinational work experience

Additional Information:
Location: India - Andhra pradesh - Hyderabad
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Logistic
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Regular
End Date: 4^th Oct, 2012
Req Number: pare-10020844