NPI Launch Coordinator
Zebulon, Wake County, North Carolina, 27597, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing
Position Summary
You will coordinate new product introduction (NPI) launch activities across functions to deliver products on time, on quality, and on budget. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, regulatory, and commercial teams. We value organized communicators who solve problems with practical actions and build strong working relationships. This role offers visible impact, cross‑functional learning, and growth in project and launch management.
Join us to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
- Lead Logistics activities to support agreed pharmaceutical and major consumer new product launches, including transfers, line extensions and in-license deals, as required.
- Responsible for Logistics project management on defined new business projects, including coordinating project logistics activities and management of development and clinical trial supplies.
- Coordinate Logistics activities to meet initial launch timelines and subsequent major market launches, from launch planning initiation through completion of wave 1 and wave 2 launches.
- Prepare launch scenarios with onsite and offsite stakeholders to align on launch timelines for wave 1 markets.
- Act as the Logistics point of contact for specified project launches, ensuring clear communication on launch readiness activities to onsite and offsite stakeholders.
- Ensure that GMP, Quality, EHS, commercial risk considerations and regulatory requirements are appropriately applied throughout launch activities.
- Coordinate Logistics launch activities for revenue-critical and medically-critical products within the pharmaceutical (HIV, Oncology, Immunoinflammation and Respiratory franchises).
- Manage launches to global markets (and third parties, as appropriate), supporting Logistics launch activities for main franchise markets and subsequent wave 1 and wave 2 launches.
- Coordinate cross-functional, multi-level project teams to execute product launches, working with Logistics and site-supporting functions (e.g. Regulatory, SLCC, Validation), offsite partners (e.g. print and component suppliers), Hubs/LOC supply planners and offsite launch teams.
- Develop, maintain and deliver detailed Logistics launch plans to support launch execution, including communication of plan updates and changes.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. MSAT, Strategy, Global Logistics & Global Planning, Regulatory) to support timely execution of launches.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders on launch progress and issues, including engagement with Commercial and third-party customers where appropriate, and contribute to Franchise, Regulatory CMC and Global Planning launch plan development.
- Act as Logistics project lead for defined New Product Introductions, including scheduling development and clinical trial batches in SAP, and providing GMM data for item code setup.
- Manage the clinical trial order book with offsite R&D stakeholders.
- Participate in weekly and monthly forums, including MPS, Schedule Lock, Planner-Scheduler Handover and Capacity Review meetings, to support launch and project requirements.
This role is hybrid, requiring regular time on-site in the United States and flexible remote work. You will join a team that values clear, direct communication and practical learning. We welcome people with different perspectives and lived experience. You will receive coaching, hands-on stretch assignments, and opportunities to build project management and technical skills. If you want to grow your career managing complex launches and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
BasicQualifications
- Associate degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2 or more years' experience supporting product launches, project coordination, or program management in manufacturing or regulated industries.
- Experience with Logistics scheduling, planning and material management.
- SAP Modules experience.
- Experience with product and packaging launch processes.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences,…
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