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Import/Export Coordinator

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Import/Export Coordinator

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Our team of colleagues in clinical research services are at the forefront of getting cures to market. We bring a high caliber of scientific and clinical expertise to the development of drugs that address the world's most challenging health concerns. Our Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO).

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

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With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

We're looking for an Import/Export Coordinator for our Global Clinical Supplies Team. This is a full-time permanent role based in Turkiye. It can be fully home-based (or office or hybrid - office is in Istanbul).

Role overview:
Provides support to clinical supplies operations and administrative activities in all areas of clinical supplies.

A day in the life:

  • Ensures all activities are completed in compliance with company good practices and client requirements
  • Completes ongoing training on new import/export regulations concerning all clinical supplies
  • Participates in and supports department project teams
  • May coordinate or serve as a liaison cross-functionally
  • Performs import & export activities in accordance with company requirements, Client requirements and applicable regulations
  • Implements the Import & Export/ Trade Compliance plan for each project assigned
  • Meets with the Trade Compliance Manager to discuss import & export issues
  • Provides appropriate recommendations and alerts
  • Participates in ongoing Training on new Regulations concerning Import/Exports activities
  • Maintains Import/Export documentation files and updated PPD Owned Metrics
  • Indicators Reports

Education and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Intermediate English and good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Solid understanding of the Clinical Supply process, such as manufacturing, handling, importing, shipping, exporting, auditing, labeling and packaging
  • Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
  • Good analytical skills and ability to work on issues of a diverse and confidential nature
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail aligned with high standards of quality and excellence
  • Adaptive to changes and ability to handle high-pressure situations
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently with moderate direct supervision
  • Ability to utilize proper channels of communications to voice concerns and suggestions

What We Offer:

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD® clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We've grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organization but with a local feel.

We hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team! We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.

Our 4i values:

Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application - we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01270096-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program