Director of Pharma Logistics

Location: Chicago | Philadelphia | New York | New Jersey (Hybrid)

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X Group is working with a fast-growing international freight forwarder that is investing in the build-out of a GDP-compliant pharma logistics platform across the US. Following sustained growth through strategic M&A, the business is now scaling its life sciences capability to support existing customers and drive long-term growth.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for an experienced pharma logistics professional who has built or scaled GDP-compliant operations and is motivated by the opportunity to shape a platform from the ground up.

The Director of Pharma Logistics will lead the design and rollout of GDP-compliant pharma logistics capabilities across the US network. The role will act as the internal authority for pharma logistics, owning standards, compliance, and operating models while working closely with operations, quality, sales, and senior leadership.

• Build and scale GDP-compliant pharma logistics infrastructure across the US
• Develop and implement GDP SOPs, quality systems, and operating standards
• Own GDP compliance, audits, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement
• Qualify and manage pharma-approved partners and validated temperature-controlled lanes
• Support pharma customer onboarding, RFQs, and audit readiness
• Partner with sales teams on solution design and customer engagement

• 7+ years’ experience in pharma logistics or temperature-controlled freight forwarding
• Proven experience setting up or scaling GDP-compliant operations in the US
• Hands-on background with GDP implementation and customer audits
• Strong knowledge of temperature-controlled transport and quality systems
• Experience with in a freight forwarder, 3PL, airline cargo, or life sciences logistics provider