Brief Job Description
- Responsible for planning and managing all aspects of Drug Substance (DS), Drug Product (DP), and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) distribution, returns and destruction activities for assigned clinical studies both domestic and international. The number of projects undertaken will be dependant on the services that are being managed and their complexity
- Works collaboratively internally and externally to manage and oversee activities for ‘on time in full’ delivery, such that Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) project goals and milestones are seamlessly achieved.
- Uses import/export intelligence and depot knowledge to develop distribution strategies, and influences to ensure that any issues are managed appropriately
- Develops and follows functional policies and best practices
- Contributes to the operational effectiveness of Logistics and Clinical Supply (LCS)

Job Responsibilities (to include key result areas, specific accountabilities, tasks, etc.)

The following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc.



associated with this role:
- Effectively use Distribution tools, procedures and best practices to deliver optimal shipping solutions
- Select, develop and manage distribution vendors in conjunction with Technical Manager, liaising closely to ensure accuracy of information transfer and creation/maintenance/tracking of accurate distribution plans, import/export documents, permits etc.
- Maintain and update transit lanes, documenting most effective Incoterms, Importer of Record, and harmonized tariff code selection.
- Provide input to Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system specifications for distribution, review and approve requirements, complete system specifications and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Manage and monitor all shipments and ensure timely processing of all shipment excursions where applicable.
- Ensure timely maintenance of current, accurate and complete IMP distribut

📌 Distribution Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Barcelona