Senior Specialist, Project Management – Logistics

MSD

Senior Specialist managing clinical supply distribution networks for clinical studies in a pharmaceutical company. Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient supply chain operations.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,200 - $167,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, design, and maintain compliant and efficient clinical supply chain networks for assigned clinical studies
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Clinical Operation, Country Operations, CMOs, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, and third-party providers
Ensure readiness of internal and external depots/warehouses for global distribution, including verification of trade and regulatory data, temperature control requirements, shipping materials and compliance with GMP and GDP standards
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve clinical supply-related issues in a timely and effective manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain, preferably in pharmaceutical clinical supply chain
OR High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Operations
Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, customs processes, and international shipment execution
Familiarity with global supply chain participants
Experience supporting international distribution strategies
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and evolving business needs
Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness and ability to influence across functions
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementclinical supply chaininternational shipping documentationcustoms processesinternational shipment executionGMP standardsGDP standardsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsproject management

Soft Skills

collaborationinterpersonal effectivenessinfluencecommunication skillsability to thrive in dynamic environmentsability to manage multiple prioritiesverbal communicationwritten communication