Manager, 3pl Management

**The Role**

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its footprint within our international centre for analytical excellence in Madrid, a city known for its rich scientific heritage. This facility, the largest such center outside the United States, exemplifies our commitment to solidifying our manufacturing network and advancing our promising mRNA product portfolio. We're looking for talents who can contribute to our innovative research and development efforts.

This is a unique opportunity for a logistics expert to strategically lead Moderna’s global external logistics and packaging partnerships. The Manager, 3PL Management, will own the full lifecycle of third-party logistics (3PL) relationships, from RFP to offboarding, driving strategic integration, automation, and innovation. Operating globally from our Madrid hub, this individual will be responsible for embedding AI-driven performance management systems, ensuring end-to-end GDP/GMP compliance, and integrating tools like SAP and Veeva into daily logistics workflows. The role demands a collaborative mindset, working cross-functionally with Quality, IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance to build a best-in-class logistics network that is efficient, scalable, and compliant. This role offers direct exposure to cutting-edge digital transformation, as well as an opportunity to innovate and optimize Moderna’s global distribution infrastructure.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**

**Your key responsibilities will be**:

- Own and manage global end-to-end 3PL relationships, including logistics, packaging, and device partners
- Lead RFP processes, partner selection, onboarding, and contract lifecycle management
- Implement and monitor clear KPIs to track performance and drive accountability
- Embed systems and generative AI tools to automate and elevate 3PL operations
- Act as a key SAP and Veeva user for all 3PL-related activities and logistics change controls
- Ensure GDP/GMP compliance across all 3PL-related customs and handling processes
- Coordinate Quality, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain input for compliant and optimized partner management

**Your responsibilities will also include**:

- Optimize logistics lanes and regional setups with focus on cost, lead time, agility, and sustainability
- Support daily logistics flows, including inbound, outbound, and intercompany movements
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement projects across the 3PL network
- Support deployment of IT and digital tools that streamline logistics operations
- Act as the voice of 3PL strategy within cross-functional logistics projects and stakeholder alignment

**The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role**:

- **“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”**
This role is at the intersection of logistics and technology. By leveraging AI and system tools, you will play a vital role in digitizing our 3PL network, improving scalability, efficiency, and visibility across global logistics processes.
- **“We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”**
As the sole owner of the 3PL strategy and performance, you will need to take full accountability, acting with strategic foresight and operational precision to ensure excellence and resilience in our global distribution network.

**Here’s What You’ll Need (**Basic**Qualifications)**
- Education: BS/BA degree in supply chain / logistics, engineering, or management/business administration
- Experience: 8-10 years (BS) or 5-8 years (MS) in various Distribution/Logistics functions and Supply Chain
- Strong preference for Pharmaceutical and Biotech experience. Experience working in a cGMP and cGDP environment with a good understanding of the Pharma industry & Supply Chain
- 5+ years managing 3PL partners in a regulated and/or tech-forward logistics environment
- Proven experience with full 3PL lifecycle incl. RFPs, onboarding, SLA/KPI setup and exit strategies
- Experience in SAP or related ERP system is required
- Experience of logistics software (transport management system, visibility tools, EDI connection)
- Well organized - a natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate, and conduct your work
- Demonstrate a strong and independent work ethic that sees tasks to completion.
- You drive for results and demonstrate the ability to deve