Clinical Logistic Engineer

ALTEN Belgium is a leading consultancy company in the fields of Engineering, Life Sciences and IT in which our people and clients are central.

In our open and adaptable organization, we get the best out of our ambitious employees enabling them to perform optimally. We do this by offering them the most challenging projects, but also to continuously acquire new expertise to boost their careers. This can be done with the help of our ALTEN Academy, but also through our knowledge sharing events.

All employees together form a large network of expertise, even at an international level. In this way we offer optimal growth to our consultants and the best solutions for our customers.

Do you want to work in exciting projects at renowned clients? At ALTEN we believe that knowing and meeting the expectations of our consultants is a key factor in our success. Our consultants make the difference. Do you want to make the difference too?

We are looking for a Clinical Logistic Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Belgium.

Main responsabilities :

This individual contributor is responsible for providing E2E (including API, DP and finished kits) logistics support for specific clinical compounds.

Logistics activities during clinical trial start-up (E2E):

• Advise on country importation requirements and coordinate country importation readiness for API, DP and finished kits shipments
• Coordinate E2E trade compliance activities to ensure correct and smooth customs processes (IPPF process, HTS codes, product values, etc)
• Develop kits distribution and depot strategy with input from trial supply manager, coordinate depot readiness
• Provide shipping instructions to distribution centers for API, DP and kits shipments
• Advise on adequate shipping solutions
• With guidance, estimate distribution budget, request & challenge depot quotes and coordinate PO process

Logistics transactional activities (finished kits):

• Perform shipment track & trace activities
• Review, challenge if needed & approve depot invoices
• With guidance, manage and maintain the distribution budget incl. proactively managing any gaps between budget & actuals

Logistics issue management (E2E):

• Manage all logistics issue resolution activities, incl. quality-event investigations, related to the assigned compounds for finished kits
• With guidance, support/coordinate issue resolution activities for API/DP

General activities in support of the global clinical distribution network

• Own specific trial independent processes, such as distribution forecasts, maintaining the country importation requirements database….
• Manage multiple priorities and work independently while demonstrating initiative and strong analytical savvy
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, while identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements, for example, by conducting data analyses, and handling multiple projects at a time
• Support other cross-functional improvement projects

Your profile

• Experience with supply chain related functions is preferred
• Ability to work in a global, complex and high-pressure environment
• Strong operational skills with a strong sense of urgency. Being solutions oriented is helpful.
• Knowledge of distribution, transportation and/or logistics.
• Knowledge of global import/customs requirements is a plus
• Knowledge of ambient, cold and / or frozen distribution requirements for clinical supplies is helpful
• Prior experience in a Pharma R&D environment is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of LEAN way of working
• Affinity with purchasing processes, MSA/SLA, budgeting
• General knowledge of GxP principles
• Integrity and Credo Based-actions
• A university/bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) is required
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience, preferably in pharmaceutical distribution

What ALTEN has to offer

• A permanent contract
• A salary package in line with your experience and extra benefits (company car, meal vouchers, recovery days, insurances)
• The possibility to join a great team and be part of the success story of an international group

We are also open to work with freelancers

Apply now and be a part of our amazing journey. We believe in growing together

We are looking forward to getting to know you and your ambitions