Rijswijk, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
Location: Rijswijk / Rotterdam, Netherlands Department: CTSL – Transport & Logistics Reports to: Team Lead, Transportation Network Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months | Full Time | Office Based Are you someone who thrives w…
Skills: Transport coordination, Logistics operations, Clinical supply chain, GDP, GCP
Rijswijk, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
Senior QA Manager, Specialty Lab Location(s) – Netherlands (Rotterdam / Rijswijk) Do you know the difference between an audit that checks a box and one that actually protects a patient? Can you look past a clean SOP and …
Skills: Study-Based Auditing, Quality Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance, CAPA Management, Root Cause Analysis
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
QA Manager, Specialty Lab Location – Netherlands (Rotterdam) Can you tell the difference between a failed run that has genuinely failed and one that was accepted with a deviation or technical error? Are you the kind of p…
Skills: Study-based Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, CAPA Management, Deviation Management, Root Cause Analysis
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Coordinate end-to-end inbound and outbound study kit shipments while managing daily communication with couriers and ensuring regulatory compliance. Maintain accurate shipment tracking records and contribute to process improvements and SOP development.
Requires 1–2 years of experience in transport coordination, logistics, or clinical supply chain with a working knowledge of GDP and GCP requirements. Candidates must have MBO level education or equivalent and be fully available for office-based work.
Location: Rijswijk / Rotterdam, Netherlands
Department: CTSL – Transport & Logistics
Reports to: Team Lead, Transportation Network
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months | Full Time | Office Based
Are you someone who thrives when the pressure is on and every shipment has a patient waiting at the other end?
Do you have a knack for managing couriers, cutting through complexity, and keeping logistics operations running when things don't go to plan?
Would you like to join a team that's rebuilding with energy and be part of shaping what good looks like?
At Cerba Research, we are committed to finding the best talent to join our team. We have partnered with Vector Talent to manage the recruitment process for this role. If you're interested in applying, please direct all applications and questions to Vector Talent.
We're looking for a Transport Network Coordinator to take end-to-end ownership of study kit distribution and clinical logistics across our global operations. This is a fast-moving, operationally demanding role — around 150 shipments a week, multiple couriers, multiple countries, and no margin for error. This role is office based, and for good reason — you're not just coordinating from a screen, you're physically in the flow of getting shipments out the door.
If that energises you rather than intimidates you, we want to hear from you.
About Cerba Research
With over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research has built a unique offering of services, including clinical trial management, specialty lab and biomarker services, and medical device & diagnostics solutions.
We support clients from early research through commercialisation, combining the agility of a specialist with the scale of a global central lab network. Our laboratories and connected logistical infrastructure span the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and Africa — delivering the scientific insight and reliability that enable faster, smarter clinical development.
Our mission is to transform clinical research and deliver the promise of precision medicine to improve global health outcomes.
Why Join Us?
Hands-On Ownership – This isn't a monitoring role. You're coordinating, problem-solving, and physically getting shipments out the door. Every day looks different.
Clinical Significance – The kits you move support active clinical trials across specialty and central lab operations globally. The stakes are real and the work matters.
Courier Relationships – Work daily 3PLs / couriers, building the kind of operational expertise that takes years to develop elsewhere.
A Fresh Start – You'll be joining a team that's in the middle of a genuine reset. New people, new energy, and a real opportunity to help build a positive, high-performing environment from the ground up.
How You Will Add Value
As our Transport Network Coordinator, you will:
Coordinate all inbound and outbound study kit shipments — from booking through to final delivery confirmation across both specialty and central lab operations
Prepare labels, AWBs, shipping documents, and quality checks, working closely with the kit building team on daily and weekly shipment planning
Manage daily communication with couriers — DHL, Marken, World Courier — escalating time-critical issues and holding service providers accountable
Collaborate with Exporters and Importers of Record to ensure all documentation is complete and compliant with FDA and international regulations
Manage depot start-up and ongoing operations, including site lists, inventory tracking, and kit resupply
Set up and maintain Clinical Trials Transportation configurations for new and ongoing studies
Maintain accurate shipment tracking records and update sponsor and CRO trackers in real time
Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to SOP and work instruction development
You're organised, responsive, and not the type to let something sit when a shipment is at risk. You're comfortable in a busy, sometimes unpredictable environment and you bring a positive, can-do attitude that makes the people around you better. You see the bigger picture, not just your corner of it.
You bring:
1–2 years of experience in transport coordination, logistics operations, or clinical supply chain
Working knowledge of GDP and GCP requirements in a regulated environment
The ability to manage a high volume of concurrent shipments with accuracy and composure
A genuinely hands-on attitude — you're as comfortable preparing a courier pickup as you are chasing a delayed flight
Full availability for office-based work, particularly in the early months of the role
MBO level education or equivalent
Fluency in English; additional languages are a welcome bonus
Transforming Research, Advancing Health Together
At Cerba Research we provide world-class clinical research to help life science companies successfully develop the predictive and precision medicines of the future and help people live healthier lives. We are committed to delivering the next generation of healthcare by transforming research and advancing health together. We support you with industry-leading excellence in oncology, virology, vaccine development, immunology, and cell and gene therapy, together with world-class deep specialty testing, from next generation sequencing to flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, IHC & and spatial Omics, and bioinformatics. We are committed to helping you deliver the next generation of human-centric healthcare, by transforming research, and advancing health together. Uniquely, we combine the experience of specialty laboratories with the global reach of a central lab. We have a worldwide network of 1000 labs, hold data from over 85 million patients across five continents, and have the ability to sequence 1000-plus whole human genomes per week. This unparalleled approach to patient data gives you the opportunity to have one partner for all your test services, with consistent access and support across all clinical trial phases.
Offices: Industriepark Zwijnaarde, 3, Ghent, Flemish Region 9052, BE · 7-11 Rue de l'Équerre, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, 95310, FR · 5 Delaware Drive, Long Island, New York NY 11042, US · 126, Rue Émile Baudot, Montpellier, Occitanie 34000, FR · Montgomery Street 50, Kogarah, Kogarah NSW 2217, AU
Transforming Research, Advancing Health Together
At Cerba Research we provide world-class clinical research to help life science companies successfully develop the predictive and precision medicines of the future and help people live healthier lives. We are committed to delivering the next generation of healthcare by transforming research and advancing health together. We support you with industry-leading excellence in oncology, virology, vaccine development, immunology, and cell and gene therapy, together with world-class deep specialty testing, from next generation sequencing to flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, IHC & and spatial Omics, and bioinformatics. We are committed to helping you deliver the next generation of human-centric healthcare, by transforming research, and advancing health together. Uniquely, we combine the experience of specialty laboratories with the global reach of a central lab. We have a worldwide network of 1000 labs, hold data from over 85 million patients across five continents, and have the ability to sequence 1000-plus whole human genomes per week. This unparalleled approach to patient data gives you the opportunity to have one partner for all your test services, with consistent access and support across all clinical trial phases.
Offices: Industriepark Zwijnaarde, 3, Ghent, Flemish Region 9052, BE · 7-11 Rue de l'Équerre, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, 95310, FR · 5 Delaware Drive, Long Island, New York NY 11042, US · 126, Rue Émile Baudot, Montpellier, Occitanie 34000, FR · Montgomery Street 50, Kogarah, Kogarah NSW 2217, AU
