Associate Director Logistics Services

Associate Director Logistics Services

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 35 hours per week

Business Unit: Clinical Services

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No.: HRJOB11630

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of global clinical trial logistics? At Almac, you’ll spearhead our integrated Logistics Services, Temperature Services, and Customs/Trade Compliance function—ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-centric end-to-end distribution of clinical trial materials across the globe. This is your opportunity to make a genuine impact by overseeing logistics service providers, optimising transport operations, and safeguarding full compliance with all import, export, and customs requirements while mitigating supply chain risks.

Become a recognised centre of excellence for global trade compliance, where you'll provide expert advice and champion best practice processes that enable the safe, effective, and low-risk movement of clinical materials worldwide. You’ll drive forward innovative logistics solutions, including Importer/Exporter of Record, ensuring we consistently meet international regulations and standards.

Lead, inspire, and develop our global Logistics Services, Customs/Trade and Temperature Services teams, taking responsibility for resource planning, accountability, and delivering a high-quality service. You’ll define and execute operational strategy, advance temperature-controlled solutions and digital capabilities (such as TempEZ™), and champion Direct to Patient initiatives to minimise excursion risk and boost service reliability.

Join us and foster a culture of continuous improvement, proactive problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Together, we’ll deliver seamless, cost-effective, and best-in-class logistics services that help advance human health. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

“Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac”

What you need to be successful

To succeed in this role, you will need a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or, alternatively, significant experience in logistics and distribution, including end-to-end Temperature Services and temperature-controlled transport management equivalent to the level of a degree qualification. You should have demonstrated leadership in clinical, customer-facing logistics, including end-to-end international distribution. Experience with global transport systems, alongside strong leadership skills, is essential for guiding teams and ensuring operational excellence within a highly regulated environment.

“Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK.”

Skills and attributes

*Problem solving * Neogtiation/influencing *Managing Vendors *Communication * Microsoft Office

Further information

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

How to apply

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 30th June 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.