CGT Solution Delivery Manager

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Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in Europe operating through our Alloga business.

The CGT Solution Delivery Manager will be supporting the design, development, and operational delivery of Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) solutions for pan-European clients across 3PL business. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, this role serves as a critical resource in coordinating CGT-related activities across in-country teams, external partners, and other Cencora business units — supporting both the development phase and ongoing operational delivery of CGT services.

Responsibilities:

Support the design and development of CGT ( Cell & Gene Therapy) service propositions for pan-European clients, ensuring alignment with Cencora's strategic objectives in advanced therapies

Assist in the creation of solution blueprints, service descriptions, and operational models specific to CGT logistics and distribution requirements

Coordinate with in-country teams to assess local readiness, regulatory requirements, and operational feasibility for CGT solution delivery

Support the pricing for solutions offered to CGT clients

Act as a coordination point between in-country operations teams, quality and compliance functions, and external partners to support CGT solution delivery across European markets

Support the identification and management of third-party partnerships across geographies where Cencora does not have direct CGT operational capabilities, ensuring service quality and contractual alignment

Collaborate with adjacent Cencora business units to leverage existing infrastructure and expertise in CGT solution design

Assist in negotiating partnership terms and service-level agreements with external CGT service providers in conjunction with commercial and legal teams

Work with implementation managers to support the onboarding of new CGT clients

Assist in the development and maintenance of CGT-specific implementation playbooks, standard operating procedures, and quality documentation

Support the Business Development team in client-facing meetings, presentations, and workshops to articulate Cencora's CGT capabilities and solution offerings

Prepare materials for governance meetings, steering committees, and internal reviews related to CGT programme delivery

Contribute to market intelligence efforts by monitoring trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics in the European CGT landscape

Requirements:

Essential

5-7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare logistics, supply chain, or a related field, with exposure to advanced therapies, clinical trials, or specialty pharma

Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience required

4+ years of experience in sales, account management, business development, or a related field required

Understanding of CGT or advanced therapy logistics, including cold chain, cryogenic handling, and time-critical distribution requirements

Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams across different countries and stakeholders

Solid analytical skills with experience supporting business cases, financial models, or solution development processes

Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Fluent in English; additional European languages are highly advantageous

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desirable

Direct experience working with Cell & Gene Therapy products, ATMPs, or clinical trial logistics

Knowledge of GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and ATMP-specific regulatory requirements across European jurisdictions

Certifications in sales or account management, CRM platform such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent preferred

Experience with third-party partnership management or outsourced service coordination in a pharmaceutical context

Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Smartsheet)

Experience working within a matrix organisation, collaborating across country and functional lines without direct authority

Dutch language - nice to have

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Additional Job Description:

The preferred location for this role is Veghel, Netherlands; however, candidates based in other European locations will also be considered

Demonstrates ownership of profit and loss performance

Demonstrates in depth knowledge of specialty logistics

Demonstrates in depth knowledge of transport logistics and GMP depot operations

Demonstrates knowledge of transport logistics for clinical trial supplies, commercial drugs, live animals, laboratory samples, emergency parts

Demonstrates strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical and life sciences market

Demonstrates understanding of regulatory drug development and logistics frameworks

Applies ISO and GXP requirements in operations

Demonstrates strong business acumen

Analyzes costs and margins to support decision making

Demonstrates financial management and profitability focus

Measures performance using key performance indicators

Develops budgets and forecasts to support planning

Demonstrates executive presence

Demonstrates natural leadership and strong presentation skills

Creates and delivers presentations tailored to audience needs

Influences and leads sales teams effectively

Coaches and develops others through training guidance and feedback

Demonstrates strong sales management capabilities

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alloga (Nederland) B.V.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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