MSD

Import Specialist (m/f/d)

MSD  •  Kanton Luzern, CH (Hybrid)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Ihre Hauptaufgaben

  • Erste Anlaufstelle und zentrale Ansprechperson für sämtliche Importbezogenen Fragestellungen am Standort
  • Koordination von Importsendungen für den gesamten Standort sowie Erstellung klarer und vollständiger Verzollungsinstruktionen für externe Broker zur Gewährleistung eines reibungslosen Ablaufs (konkrete Aufgaben sind u.a.: Rechnungen prüfen, Instruktionen schreiben, Verzollungen überprüfen, Importrelevante Daten pflegen)
  • Sicherstellung aller erforderlichen Importbewilligungen und -lizenzen
  • Statistiken führen und pflegen
  • Stellvertretung für Export
  • Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internen Abteilungen und externen Dienstleistern zur kontinuierlichen Optimierung der Importprozesse und Identifikation von Verbesserungspotenzialen
  • Arbeiten gemäss Trade Compliance Standards, SOPs sowie internen Richtlinien
  • Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von GMP-, GDP- und EHS-Vorgaben
  • Unterstützung bei internen und externen Audits sowie behördlichen Inspektionen
  • Erstellung, Prüfung und Genehmigung von GMP-Dokumentation
  • Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung und Optimierung von SOPs
  • Nutzung regulierter Systeme (z. B. Veeva, MEDS) zur Durchführung von GxP-relevanten Tätigkeiten
  • Enge Zusammenarbeit sowie regelmässiger Austausch mit Brokern und Lieferanten
  • Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Qualitäts- und Lieferanforderungen der Lieferanten
  • Verantwortung für Training und Einarbeitung neuer Mitarbeitender im Importbereich
  • Erstellung von Bestellungen im Ariba-System, Durchführung von Rückstellungen sowie Prüfung und Freigabe von Rechnungen

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Communication Management, Cross-Functional Communications, Customs Regulations, Data Analysis, Direct Importing, Driving Continuous Improvement, Expense Reimbursement, Import Export Management, Importing, Inbound Logistics, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Management, MRP Systems, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacy Regulation, Production Planning, Six Sigma, Statistical Methods, Supply Chain Metrics, Trade Compliance, Vendor Selection

Preferred Skills:

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Anforderungen

  • Mehrjährige Erfahrung im Aussenhandel, idealerweise im pharmazeutischen Umfeld
  • Erfahrung im Umgang mit regulatorischen Anforderungen (GMP/GDP) von Vorteil
  • Sehr gute EDV-Kenntnisse, insbesondere in Microsoft Office Anwendungen (SAP-Kenntnisse von Vorteil)
  • Selbständige, strukturierte, sorgfältige und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise
  • Ausgeprägte Kommunikations- und Organisationsfähigkeit
  • Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

THE COMPANY

Our Company is a leading biopharmaceutical company employing over 1,000 people in Switzerland at three sites. The company’s headquarters are in Lucerne. At the site in Zurich, the company operates a global innovation and development hub. In addition, we manufacture medicines for global clinical trials and operate a forensic laboratory in Schachen (Canton Lucerne). We conduct around 40 clinical trials annually in Switzerland. The main therapeutic areas include oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. We also have a broad portfolio of vaccines for the prevention of diseases in children, adolescents, and adults and we are one of the leading companies in veterinary medicine. Furthermore, we take our responsibility to the local community seriously and have been involved for many years in initiatives such as the «Trendtage Gesundheit Luzern» and the «Alliance Health Competence».

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us

Our Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schachen is where we conduct cutting-edge research, develop and analyze new biological agents and supply clinical trial products for global clinical studies. The site is also home to one of our global forensic laboratories where we carefully monitor our products through the supply chain to ensure security and safety for our patients.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2026

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MSD

About MSD

At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Rahway, New Jersey
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
msd.com
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