Global Clinical Distribution Lead (m/f/d) — Coopers Group AG

Full description

As a member of the Study Management Chapter, you will manage the end-to-end distribution activities for a portfolio of clinical trials of varying complexity. Your responsibility includes deploying clinical inventory throughout the global distribution network consisting of 24 depots worldwide from the point of technical release through importation and delivery of the clinical drug to depots and clinical sites.

Start Date: Oct/Nov 2026 End Date: 12-month contract (with the option of extension) Workload: 100%, with min. 3 days onsite per week Location: Kaiseraugst Workmodel: Contracting

The Global Clinical Distribution Team members have in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical trial management, supply chain logistics, ERP systems and manage end-to-end distribution activities of a clinical study portfolio of varying complexity. Our team members are globally distributed across Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, South San Francisco, U.S. and Mississauga (Greater Toronto Area), Canada. The Global Clinical Supply Chain Organization’s objective is to cost-effectively ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time every time, such that no patient will go without treatment and no clinical trial will be delayed. Our vision is to enable an adaptive Supply Chain delivering innovative and sustainable clinical supply solutions anytime, anywhere, to anyone. As a part of our team, you will directly contribute to the success of our clients robust and diverse pipeline of biopharmaceuticals, as our team is accountable for the Clinical Supply of more than 100 molecules in 600+ clinical trials across seven disease areas.

Your responsibilies

As a Global Clinical Distribution Lead (m/f/d), you will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and general business/team requirements, such as:

• Manage the On-time Delivery Performance for network supply shipments in the distribution network to meet study requirements and patient demand
• Effective participation and engagement on Protocol Execution Teams (PETs), Global Supply Execution Teams (gSETs), and ad-hoc distribution-related meetings on behalf of PTDS
• Drive resolution of operational and system matters impacting on-time delivery collaborating with providers internal and external
• Execute and coordinate network depot supply in coordination with the Clinical Demand and Supply Leader and other partners as needed
• Lead and participate in cross-functional and internal distribution-related projects and process improvement initiatives supporting the global distribution and PTDS strategy
• Execute with the highest level of accuracy in the CLARA system and perform 1st and 2nd-level diagnostics
• Operate within a GMP-compliant environment, ensuring adherence to quality procedures in place
• Processing event records such as quality incidents as well as CAPAs and Changes (Planned Events) if applicable

Your Profil

• Degree (BA, BS, MS, MBA) in Business (Operations Management or Supply Chain Management), Biotechnology or relevant field
• 3-4 years’ experience in Clinical Trial Management, logistics, warehouse management, or other Supply Chain disciplines, preferably in the Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry
• Strong SAP / ERP systems knowledge and experience
• Experience in cross-functional/cross-cultural and agile organizational models
• Operational Excellence/ Six Sigma/ Lean training is a plus
• APICS and/or SCOR certification is a plus
• You are action-oriented and can influence both internal and external stakeholders
• You demonstrate curiosity, active listening, and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, focusing on continuous learning and improvement
• You have a collaborative and agile mindset, actively looking to contribute to cross-functional teams and develop a self-directed team organization
• You solve problems and can manage complex situations autonomously
• You can manage multiple tasks and priorities

Job profile

• Life Sciences - Supply Chain / Operations
• Aargau
• Contracting
• Full Time
• Oct/Nov 2026 - 12-month contract (with the option of extension)
• Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Trial Management, SAP , warehouse management, GMP

Job benefits

• Cantine
• Central location
• Company laptop
• Coopers Care
• Family-friendly company
• First-name terms
• Flexible hours
• Further education
• Home Office
• Modern workspace
• Work-life-balance