Logistics Specialist

Gaithersburg, MD

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Logistics Specialist/Clinical Supply Coordinator for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Gaithersburg, MD or Tarzana, CA. Details of the position are as follows: 
 
Shift:
  • 1st shift Monday – Friday
  • 10-month contract
 
Compensation:
  • Pay: $44.00/Hour
 
Overview:
  • This role will be responsible for Executing day-to-day Vein-to-Vein coordination across active patient and order journeys, supporting the full continuum from slot scheduling and apheresis collection through courier transportation, manufacturing, release, and final delivery.
  • Coordinate slot scheduling and booking activities in alignment with approved slot management rules, study requirements, and capacity parameters, including confirmation, adjustment, and rescheduling of bookings as needed.
  • This role will also be responsible for supporting patient and order orchestration by maintaining accurate visibility of active cases and ensuring key milestones, dependencies, and operational handoffs are actively managed.
  • Monitor product journey milestones in real time across collection, transit, manufacturing, release, and return shipment using cell orchestration systems, courier portals, and operational tracking tools.
  • Monitor and manage time-critical shipments in real time, identifying shipment delays, missed pickups or deliveries, temperature excursions, transit disruptions, and courier-related issues, and initiating escalation and recovery actions in line with approved playbooks.
  • Identify and respond to off-path events by applying defined escalation pathways and exception playbooks, and by coordinating with internal teams and external logistics partners to support issue resolution and continuity of care.
 
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  • 5+ Years Experience in biopharma clinical or commercial logistics, supply chain, or cell therapy operations, with hands-on involvement in time-critical or highly controlled logistics environments or patient operations.
  • Cell therapy experience is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of GDP, GxP, and GMP requirements, including documentation accuracy and deviation awareness in regulated operations.
  • Experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or Smartsheet for operational reporting and tracking.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field Preferred
  • Experience with cell orchestration platforms, courier or logistics service provider portals, and operational tracking systems.
  • Strong understanding of patient and order orchestration, COI/COC controls, and the execution requirements of specialized cold chain, cryogenic, or time-sensitive logistics.

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