Senior Pharmaceutical Specialist (Clinical Distribution)

A role with impact, ownership and visibility at the intersection of quality and operations. Additionally, we offer an excellent benefits package that contributes to your well-being, development and long-term success:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options every day.
• On-site sports facilities with classes in boxing, Zumba and Pilates.
• Excellent coffee prepared by a professional barista.
• Game room with a pool table and a ping pong table.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership in support of your well-being.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.

Job Description

A key role in the startup and further development of a brand-new, highly modern and automated distribution hub for Global Clinical Supplies, which strengthens the continuity, agility and reliability of the clinical supply chain.

For our Human Health location in Haarlem, we are looking for a Senior Pharmaceutical Specialist (Clinical Distribution)

Reporting to the Manager of the GCS EU Distribution Center, you will be responsible in this new role for the assurance and constant improvement of the GMP and GDP compliance of our processes for receipt, storage, handling, picking, packing and shipment of Clinical Supplies in Haarlem. You translate quality requirements into workable solutions for the operation and act as a strong sparring partner for Operations and Quality. You assess deviations, changes and quality issues regarding risk and impact, ensure timely escalation and support appropriate follow-up. Additionally, you coach colleagues within the team, help set priorities and contribute to a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

• Acting as a subject matter GMP/GDP expert within Clinical Distribution.
• Supporting Operations with pharmaceutical and quality-related issues.
• Assessing deviations and changes for impact on product quality, compliance and the clinical supply chain.
• Translating external guidelines and internal quality standards into practical processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Assessing and authorizing relevant GMP/GDP documentation within your own area of work.
• Guiding investigations into complex or high-impact quality issues.
• Supporting root cause analyses and establishing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitoring and following up on CAPAs, Deviation Management and Change Control.
• Performing and facilitating Quality Risk Assessments.
• Assessing and following up on Temperature Excursions and other quality-critical events.
• Analyzing trends and quality indicators to identify structural opportunities for improvement.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, systems and working methods.
• Thinking along regarding qualification and validation strategies and supporting protocols and documentation.
• Preparing and supporting internal and external audits and inspections.
• Following up on audit and inspection findings within your own domain.
• Coaching and supporting Pharmaceutical Specialists within the team.
• Helping with prioritization and strengthening a strong quality culture.

Send an email with the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com.
Applications can only be submitted via our website.

CAPA Management, Clinical Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Deviation Management, GMP Compliance, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Self Motivation

Job Posting End Date: 11/30/2026