US Transportation Specialist, Specialist - Galapagos

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a US Transportation Specialist - Princeton, NJ.

Scope of the job

The Transport Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the efficient movement of pharmaceutical and cell therapy products and materials. This role will involve establishing and maintaining partnerships with transportation providers and ensuring smooth operations of outbound and inbound logistics. The Transport Specialist will also provide support to various stakeholders, including internal teams and external customers, to ensure exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Your role

Logistics:

• Develop and maintain relationships with transport providers, including couriers, freight companies, and other third-party logistics partners.

• Coordinate and schedule transportation services to ensure timely delivery of products and materials to internal and external partners including manufacturing sites, laboratories, clinical sites, and customers.

• Central role in management of US domestic shipping.

• Monitor the performance of transportation providers, including on-time delivery, adherence to quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.

• Oversee import/export activities, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, CDC, and USDA.

• Generate import/export documentation, resolve customs delays and maintain related records.

Stakeholder Support:

• Collaborate with the internal and external teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment and resolve any outbound logistics-related issues promptly.

• Provide support and assistance to internal and external customers regarding order tracking, delivery updates, and any inquiries or concerns related to shipments.

• Act as a liaison between the warehouse and other internal departments to facilitate effective communication and coordination of shipment activities.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline logistics processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

• Work closely with the Global Transport Team to implement process improvements, automation tools, and technology solutions.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to outbound operations and report on performance metrics regularly.