Executed the global shipping system strategy for cell therapy products and effectively managed relationships with shipping system suppliersPartnered with packaging engineering teams and internal product development teams to build optimized, best-in-class shipping systems for cell therapy products on a global scaleOversaw the implementation of shipping system improvements to ensure efficient and effective transportation of cell therapy productsSME on Change Control Activities including FMEA, and Risk Mitigation strategies

Pilatus Clinical Services is committed to delivering smarter sourcing solutions to the complex and demanding arena of comparator sourcing for clinical trials.- Launched in 2013 to establish proven and trustworthy solutions to the complex and demanding arena of comparator sourcing for clinical trials.- Global network of suppliers in more than 37 markets provides access to the right products to support your clinical trials.- Our knowledge of local requirements and restrictions eliminates hassle and delays.- We assure the pedigree of our comparator products supported by Certificates of Analysis and batch release documents.- Logistical services that provide validated, end-to-end temperature-controlled solutions.

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Programmed new service line of Specialty Logistics including but not limited to; GxP cold chain distribution service offering, global comparator drug transportation management, Import/Export compliance standards, final mile delivery, and in-home patient deliveries of life saving medications.• Recipient of the 2016 Rising Star Award.• Designed and championed practical process improvements of supply and demand of cold chain related packaging including active and passive system designs.• Designed and implemented logistic protocol designs and SOPs to ensure GxP, IATA, and transportation related activities standards where met and exceeded.• Subject matter expert for cold chain designs impacting emerging markets

North American/ LATAM management of global specialist courier for clinical trials. Designing and developing processes for transport of clinical /medical research shipments including but not limited to time critical and temperature sensitive shipments for pre-clinical trials and phase I – IV clinical trial material.Accomplishments:• Oversaw and managed the development of ISO 9001 global accreditation including global GDP certification.• Designed and established industry leading KPI's including lane excursion rating, import compliance, final mile delivery, employee engagement rating• Championed several lean processes to reduce supplier base without jeopardizing performance or quality• Maximize profits through effective cost control, staff scheduling, inventory management, and ordering

Management of global transportation services to multi-national trials and thousands of clinical trial and commercial protocols. This included study start up design for temperature controlled global distribution.Accomplishments:• Designed Clinical Trial logistic solutions which lead to 0 patient impacting events during tenure• Established transportation standards and guidelines for new and on-going trials which increased on-time delivery percentages from 91% to 98%• Introduced best in class cold chain packaging which reduced waste and excursions• Recipient of numerous awards from both internal and external customers including "I" am the I in quality, 2010 Global Impact Award, 2011 Customer Allegiance Award• Establish Transportation KPI’s to present to Executive Leadership Teams• Assist in the development of Global Distribution and Cold Chain storage• Negotiated new tariffs with all couriers for a 20% discount in freight cost.• Assisted in the development of Total Transportation Management which resulted in a revenue increase of $200K in 6 months.• Consult with clients regarding their overall logistic strategy for global clinical trials• Assist with all study set-ups regarding international logistics and depot capabilities.• Speaker/ Presenter at the DIA Conference for “ Multi Regional Clinical Trials and Cold Storage”• 3 IMPACT Awards for Excellence nominated by Executive Management Team

Manage warehouse, including shipping and receiving responsibilities, for leading provider of temperature assurance solutionsRedevelops SOP's and procedures for staff to execute, ensuring customer receipt of best products availableMonitors cycle count of a multi-million dollar inventoryReconcile shipping and freight charges against manifest to ensure proper billingAudits 3rd party freight billing daily to keep continued awareness of the high volume of outbound and inbound freightVerifies accuracy of orders from customer service Institute innovative policies and procedures to operate safe, efficient warehousesAdministers weekly training on the basics of forklift procedures, pack-out procedures, and safety tool trainingReduce freight charges and improved on-time delivery Creates routing guidance based on freight company performance, and the most cost effective supplier for the company and the customerIssues annual RFP to lower prices through competitive bidding from freight companies (LTL and TL)AchievementsSaved 15% in freight costs by applying my detailed understanding of freight managementReconciled freight billing discrepancies, saving the company over $50,000 over the period of 3 months