Supply Chain Shipping Qualification Engineer Job at Tandym Group, San Mateo County, CA

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  • Tandym Group
  • San Mateo County, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a Supply Chain Shipping Qualification Engineer for a Full-Time Contract Opportunity in Brisbane, CA or Novato, CA. The Supply Chain Shipping Qualification Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to;

  • Shipping Qualification & Validation
    • Perform qualifications for shipping lanes, packaging, and transportation processes to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, GDP, FDA, ANVISA,IATA)
    • Design, execute, and document shipping qualification protocols and validation studies
    • Ensure that all commercial shipping processes are validated and consistently meet the required temperature, humidity and other environmental specifications for pharmaceutical products
    • Develop shipping qualification strategies encompassing Operational and Performance Qualifications for CRT, refrigerated (2-8C) and ultra cold products (<-60C)
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Stay Current with pharmaceutical shipping regulations and industry best practices
    • Ensure all shipments adhere to global regulatory requirements, including temperature-controlled shipments, handling guidelines, and security protocols
    • Assist with audits and inspections related to shipping qualifications, ensuring compliance with both internal and external audits
  • Documentation & Reporting
    • Prepare user requirements specifications to define basis for design, testing and qualification of the distribution process
    • Prepare shipping risk assessments to determine risks associated to the distribution process and required mitigation activities required to lower the identified risks
    • Prepare and maintain detailed qualification documentation, including validation plans, protocols, reports and validation summaries
    • Review and approve shipment qualification documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
    • Analyze data from shipping qualifications and provide reports and recommendations for process improvements
  • Process Improvement
    • Identify areas of improvement in shipping processes to enhance product quality, reduce risk, and ensure regulatory compliance
    • Work with internal teams to implement new shipping technologies processes, and systems to optimize shipping operations
  • Collaboration & Training
    • Collaborate with logistics, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure smooth coordination and adherence to all pharmaceutical shipping protocols
    • Provide training and guidance to team members and stakeholders on proper shipping practices and qualification procedures
  • Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
    • Investigate and resolve any shipping-related issues, including temperature excursions, delays, or damage to pharmaceutical products
    • Work closely with vendors and suppliers to address any discrepancies or challenges related to shipping processes
  • Compliance
    • Ensure compliance with GxP regulations trade compliance and tax compliance in all areas of the regional supply chains
  • Logistics
    • Create/ Support shipments of product, intermediates, and key starting materials between sites

Requirements
  • Language: Fluency in English. Working command of other languages is desirable
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree or local equivalent in a related field (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain). A Master's Degree is a plus
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical shipping, logistics, or qualification engineering
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and relevant regulatory guidelines (FDA, IATA, EU regulations)
  • Familiarity with temperature-controlled shipping processes and equipment (e.g., cold chain logistics)
  • Experience with shipping qualification documentation and protocol design
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across various departments
  • Detail-oriented with strong focus on maintaining product integrity during shipping
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Experience working in a Quality Management System, preferably Veeva
  • Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification in Pharmaceutical Packaging or Logistics (e.g., ISPE, PDA)
  • Experience with shipping software, electronic tracking systems, and data loggers
  • Understanding of risk management processes and quality control methodologies

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area,

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