Transportation Planner Specialist II
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Overview
The Transportation Planner Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen.
Essential Functions
Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity. Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management. Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives. Engage in problem-solving and analytical thinking to address challenges as they arise. Manage transportation from origin to destination for clinical trial materials and other pharmaceutical products. Track and trace shipments across assigned lanes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to routing plans. Monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation-related issues. Develop and maintain routing strategies and lead-time management in ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Work closely with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and external partners. Support initiatives and projects as a functional area expert (SME) for transportation processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Degree in a science or business function or equivalent experience. 2-3+ Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy (preferred). 2-3+ Years related experience in Clinical Supplies – this could be from Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution or IRT functions. Ability to demonstrate good project management skills. Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction. Ability to problem solve. Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc). Proficient in the English language.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,000.00 - $127,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
About IQVIA
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 86,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries.
IQVIA is a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy. The company uses a wide variety of privacy-enhancing technologies and safeguards to protect individual privacy while generating and analyzing information on a scale that helps healthcare stakeholders identify disease patterns and correlate with the precise treatment path and therapy needed for better outcomes. IQVIA’s insights and execution capabilities help biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders tap into a deeper understanding of diseases, human behaviors and scientific advances, in an effort to advance their path toward cures. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.
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Transportation Planner Specialist II
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Overview
The Transportation Planner Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen.
Essential Functions
Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity. Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management. Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives. Engage in problem-solving and analytical thinking to address challenges as they arise. Manage transportation from origin to destination for clinical trial materials and other pharmaceutical products. Track and trace shipments across assigned lanes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to routing plans. Monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation-related issues. Develop and maintain routing strategies and lead-time management in ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Work closely with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and external partners. Support initiatives and projects as a functional area expert (SME) for transportation processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Degree in a science or business function or equivalent experience. 2-3+ Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy (preferred). 2-3+ Years related experience in Clinical Supplies – this could be from Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution or IRT functions. Ability to demonstrate good project management skills. Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction. Ability to problem solve. Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc). Proficient in the English language.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,000.00 - $127,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
About IQVIA
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 86,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries.
IQVIA is a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy. The company uses a wide variety of privacy-enhancing technologies and safeguards to protect individual privacy while generating and analyzing information on a scale that helps healthcare stakeholders identify disease patterns and correlate with the precise treatment path and therapy needed for better outcomes. IQVIA’s insights and execution capabilities help biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders tap into a deeper understanding of diseases, human behaviors and scientific advances, in an effort to advance their path toward cures. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.