Location: Onsite - Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Contract Length: 12 months. Possible extension
Compensation: $35 – $40 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role
Join a large biotech pharmaceutical leader supporting the GD Americas Hub. You’ll execute GDP/GMP distribution processes, manage outbound/inbound schedules, maintain KPIs and documentation, and drive compliance and continuous improvement—operating independently and partnering across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute GDP/GMP business processes for the GD Americas Hub with minimal supervision

• Plan and manage outbound/inbound distribution schedules; prioritize appropriately

• Create shipping documents, book couriers, and manage shipping supplies

• Track and report distribution budget performance

• Develop and maintain KPIs/metrics for area management

• Author/maintain SOPs, forms, and business documents; support training materials for the hub

• Train new staff; lead/facilitate cross-functional meetings to optimize processes

• Own/support Deviations/CAPAs, root cause assessments, and change control records

Required Experience & Skills

• SAP proficiency; strong MS Office skills

• Excellent written/verbal communication; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues via email promptly

• Strong time management; proven ability to excel with minimal supervision

• Comfortable leading/participating in cross-functional projects; compliance mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Quick learner with continuous improvement mindset

• Strong analytical reasoning and problem solving; attention to detail

• Understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting supply (e.g., GxP, SOX)

• Familiarity with clinical study conduct; ability to work in matrixed teams

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire), CDOCS, QMTS

• CMIS, PMP and/or CPIM certification

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. SAP experience

2. Excellent communication (incl. email troubleshooting)

3. Time management/ability to work independently

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Run daily distribution operations (docs, bookings, supplies) and maintain schedules

• Maintain KPIs, budget tracking, and compliance records (deviations/CAPAs/change control)

• Lead/participate in cross-functional problem solving and process improvements

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree, OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Life Science or Business experience (preferably in biotech/pharma), OR

• Associate’s degree and 6 years of Life Science or Business experience (preferably in biotech/pharma), OR

• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Life Science or Business experience (preferably in biotech/pharma)

​​​​​​​"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"