Distribution Coordinator
Position Summary:
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.
Catalent Pharma in San Diego, CA is hiring a Distribution Coordinator at our Clinical Supplies facility. The Distribution Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling, processing, and auditing of clinical supply orders based on client request.
This is a full-time hourly position: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm core hours (on-site)
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.
The Role:
- Coordinate and dispatch shipments of clinical trial material to clinical sites. Process orders, assemble folders (on-site and offshore generated). Run reports to understand and coordinate workflow based on daily and weekly outlooks. Ensure orders are processed and dispatched based on agreed turnaround time
- Work with Project Management to define study specific distribution needs. Audit folders for accuracy against customer requests and source documentation. Responsible for 95% completion of work to floor the day before and adhere to shift processing expectations set by supervisor. Coordinate with Distribution Project Coordinators and support issues resolution solutioning
- Coordinate destructions of existing material on site. Create and maintain just-in-time labeling worksheets
- Maintain distribution group mailboxes and ensure shipments are scheduled accordingly. Support distribution execution group to resolve operational and document related issues
- Work with Quality, IT, Inventory, and other supply chain functions to resolve issues regarding order processing
- Coordinate with Import / Export Coordinator and Distribution Project Coordinator with international order processing and documentation preparation. Responsible for FedEx and non-FedEx bookings, invoice creation and green light attainment
- Understand and use source documentation i.e. Distribution Summary, Distribution Master Checklist in conformance to Catalent Standards. Acknowledge shipment is dispatched in IVRS when required. Generating shipment documents for the requested Clinical Trial Materials
- Support / Review Commercial (proforma) Invoice templates in conjunction with Distribution Project Coordinators. Understand and adhere to all relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements. Ensuring that clinical supplies are shipped in compliance with all applicable SOPs and in accordance with the customer approved study specific Distribution Summary Protocol/Checklist
- Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
- High school diploma/GED is required plus a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience. Associates degree preferred
- Relevant experience will be considered as distribution or supply chain experience (import, export, shipping) in a regulated corporate industry setting. Experience in a cGMP biotech/pharma setting is a plus
- Strong computer skills are required (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel). Experience with JD Edwards highly preferred
- Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in order to understand written and verbal instructions effectively
- Must have high level of attention to detail with managing multiple projects or priorities with tight deadlines and demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Physical requirements: Ability to be on-site at the San Diego, CA location is required. Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, and co-workers. Regular use of telephone and email. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and fax machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business
Pay:
- The anticipated salary range for this role in San Diego, CA is $60,000 - $67,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why you should join Catalent:
- Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.
- Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
- Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
- 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
- WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.
- Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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