About this role

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals based in Kaiseraugst, we are currently looking for a Global Clinical Distribution Lead.

General Information:

Start Date: ASAP
Latest Possible Start Date: Oct 30, 2026
Duration: 1 year
Extension: likely
Contract type: Temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
Work Location: Kaiseraugst
Workload: 100%
Home Office: 2 days/week
Working Hours: Standard

About the job:

As a member of the Study Management Chapter, you will manage the end-to-end distribution activities for a portfolio of clinical trials of varying complexity. Your responsibility includes deploying clinical inventory throughout the global distribution network consisting of 24 depots worldwide from the point of technical release through importation and delivery of the clinical drug to depots and clinical sites. The key responsibilities mentioned below highlight some focus areas; the actual role-based working setup may vary.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

You will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and general business/team requirements, such as:

Manage the On-time Delivery Performance for network supply shipments in the distribution network to meet study requirements and patient demand
Effective participation and engagement on Protocol Execution Teams (PETs), Global Supply Execution Teams (gSETs), and ad-hoc distribution-related meetings on behalf of PTDS
Drive resolution of operational and system matters impacting on-time delivery collaborating with providers internal and external
Execute and coordinate network depot supply in coordination with the Clinical Demand and Supply Leader and other partners as needed
Lead and participate in cross-functional and internal distribution-related projects and process improvement initiatives supporting the global distribution and PTDS strategy
Execute with the highest level of accuracy in the CLARA system and perform 1st and 2nd-level diagnostics
Operate within a GMP-compliant environment, ensuring adherence to quality procedures in place
Processing event records such as quality incidents as well as CAPAs and Changes (Planned Events) if applicable

Must Haves:

Degree (BA, BS, MS, MBA) in Business (Operations Management or Supply Chain Management), Biotechnology or relevant field
3-4 years’ experience in Clinical Trial Management, logistics, warehouse management, or other Supply Chain disciplines, preferably in the Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry
Strong SAP / ERP systems knowledge and experience
Experience in cross-functional/cross-cultural and agile organizational models
You are action-oriented and can influence both internal and external stakeholders
You demonstrate curiosity, active listening, and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, focusing on continuous learning and improvement
You have a collaborative and agile mindset, actively looking to contribute to cross-functional teams and develop a self-directed team organization
You solve problems and can manage complex situations autonomously
You can manage multiple tasks and priorities

Nice to Haves: