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Sr Associate Global Transportation

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JOB ID: R-208054 LOCATION: Portugal - Lisbon WORK LOCATION TYPE: Flex Commuter / Hybrid DATE POSTED: Feb. 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Supply Chain

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives everything we do. It is key to becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us as:

Sr Associate Global Transportation

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Sr Associate Global Transportation, you will ensure efficient and GDP-compliant distribution solutions for Amgen products within the GTX scope.

You will maintain internal and external networks to drive GTX priorities and initiatives forward. Additionally, you will contribute to implementing outstanding transportation and cold chain solutions.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Ensure supply continuity, meet service levels, and stay within budget in a GDP-compliant manner.
  • Develop, select, and implement transportation solutions under manager mentorship.
  • Plan, establish, and lead distribution lanes using existing shipping solutions.
  • Maintain operational relationships and conduct regular performance/business reviews with Transport Service Providers (TSPs).
  • Lead transportation-related performance metrics.
  • Establish and supervise service-level agreements with TSPs.
  • Support internal stakeholders in escalating issues with TSPs.
  • Identify areas for improvement in transportation processes.
  • Collaborate closely with the Quality team to ensure compliance.
  • Act as a GTX Subject Matter Expert in cross-functional projects.
  • Implement agreed transportation process changes in close collaboration with stakeholders.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We are all different, yet we use our outstanding strengths to contribute to patient well-being. The professional we seek possesses:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in logistics, business, or economics.
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of GMP regulations and GDP requirements.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Experience working across various cultures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle conflicting interests.
  • Availability outside office hours on an ad hoc basis.
  • Proactive approach with strong reporting skills.
  • Expertise in multiple transportation modes (parcel, air freight, road freight).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in biotech cold chain distribution and compliance.
  • Expertise in parcel transportation.

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

  • Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
  • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.
  • Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements.

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FOR A CAREER THAT DEFIES IMAGINATION

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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