Logistics Specialist

About the role

We are a national staffing firm currently seeking a Logistics Specialist for a prominent client. This position is located in Gaithersburg, MD or Tarzana, CA.

Job Details

• 10-month assignment, probability of extension
• Monday - Friday, On site, standard hours

Responsibilities

• The Logistics Specialist role is highly detail-oriented and mission critical, with a strong focus on the patient journey in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment
• Logistics coordination involving booking and tracking shipments
• Updating spreadsheets
• Supporting chain of identity and custody processes for patient materials
• Cross-functional collaboration; frequent, professional communication with various internal customers and partners
• Time management and prioritization to handle multiple, competing priorities
• Maintain strong attention to detail and maturity in handling sensitive and regulated tasks
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, a can-do attitude, and eagerness to help with all tasks, even small ones
• Openness to flexible work hours and willingness to adapt to patient needs and business requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years experience in biopharma clinical or commercial logistics, supply chain, or cell therapy operations, with hands-on involvement in time-critical or highly controlled logistics environments or patient operations
• Cell therapy experience is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of GDP, GxP, and GMP requirements, including documentation accuracy and deviation awareness in regulated operations
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or Smartsheet for operational reporting and tracking

Nice to Have

• Experience in autologous cell therapy, clinical trial logistics, or control tower / real-time monitoring environments preferred
• Strong understanding of patient and order orchestration, COI/COC controls, and the execution requirements of specialized cold chain, cryogenic, or time-sensitive logistics preferred
• Experience with cell orchestration platforms, courier or logistics service provider portals, and operational tracking systems preferred