Life Sciences Logistics Technical Expert

Life Sciences Logistics Technical Expert

The Opportunity:   

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can provide guidance on cutting-edge R&D, serve as subject matter experts, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, advising on R&D, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an emerging requirement, our clients need an expert who can help manage life sciences logistics and advanced cold chain operations. That is why we need you, an experienced Life Sciences Logistics Technical Expert, to provide technical expertise and project development for emerging opportunities within healthcare. 

You'll serve as a Life Sciences Logistics Technical Expert helping clients develop technical R&D reports, evaluate advanced logistical and biological handling approaches, and help determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating communication of R&D programs within the Agency, and being readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client’s mission, and problem‑solving will enable the mission’s success. 

What You’ll Work On: 

• Analyze and develop reports on the state of cutting-edge supply chain logistics and cold chain infrastructure and processes for federal R&D programs. 

• Support strategy development and program execution for clinical supply chain and related initiatives and evaluate the conceptual and technical soundness of research programs spanning cold chain and other medical logistics requirements in the health space. 

• Provide subject matter expertise on innovative cold chain equipment design, temperature‑controlled logistics, unit operation integration, and continuous monitoring and automation, digital architecture, and current Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and provide guidance on strategies for development of advanced cold chain technologies. 

• Provide subject matter expertise regarding upstream, downstream, and formulation-related handling of biological products within the supply chain lifecycle 

• Perform literature reviews and generate briefing documents summarizing technical topics related to cold chain and medical supply chain logistics  

• Assist in defining program goals, technical milestones, budgets, and performer expectations for high-impact scientific initiatives and conduct technical reviews of R&D progress to ensure alignment with client objectives. 

• Interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in various sectors. 

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience in biology or cold chain operations or cryogenic logistics 

• Experience with cold chain equipment design and integration, advanced monitoring technologies, automation, or medical logistics  

• Experience with cold chain requirements for therapeutics or medical supplies or devices 

• Experience supporting and advising government leadership or federal research programs 
• Knowledge of chemistry manufacturing and controls (CMC), including process development and quality by design principles as applied to temperature‑sensitive products 

• Ability to manage budgets, technical milestones, and multidisciplinary research efforts across multi‑site or multi‑performer programs 
• Doctorate degree in Biological Sciences, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering  

Nice If You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience in biology or cold chain operations 

• Experience working within medical logistics and supply chain  
• Experience operating within a federal R&D environment 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once 

• Possession of strong communication skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.