ALTEN Portugal, a leading force in the IT, Engineering and Life Sciences industries. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented GDP & Cold Chain Specialist to join our dynamic team in the Life Sciences division.
ALTEN Group
Within 30 years, ALTEN has become leader in both outsourced Engineering and IT Enterprise Services. ALTEN, composed of 54,000 employees (88% engineers), carries out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of 6,500 clients, the most prestigious companies in all sectors of industry, services and telecommunications. We work with key actors in the Aeronautics & Space, Defense & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services sectors.
Do you want to work in exciting projects at renowned clients? At ALTEN we believe that knowing and meeting the expectations of our consultants is a key factor in our success. Our consultants make the difference. Do you want to make the difference too?
As GDP & Cold Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting temperature-controlled supply chain programs through thermal modelling, virtual lane mapping, supplier management, quality system documentation, audit support, and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary interface with external service providers supporting thermal modelling, digital solutions, and supply chain analytics
- Define project requirements, deliverable expectations, and reporting standards with suppliers
- Review supplier performance and technical outputs to ensure alignment with business needs
- Coordinate technical discussions, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives with vendors
- Represent the Temperature Control Support Center in cross-functional supplier management forums
- Review audit observations, supplier compliance responses, and investigation reports (root cause analysis, CAPAs)
- Support CAPA development, tracking, and closure
- Ensure quality records meet internal and regulatory standards prior to submission into quality management systems
- Manage and execute thermal modelling activities for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical supply chains
- Coordinate virtual lane mapping initiatives to support thermal risk assessments
- Review and assess thermal modelling reports and ATAR assessments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Proven experience in GDP and Cold Chain, within Pharma or a similar regulated environment (e.g., Food Industry)
- Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and compliant documentation
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze large data sets for thermal assessments
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Adaptability to work closely with the incumbent employee during the first month for knowledge transfer and onboarding
- Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality and execution.
- Languages: Knowledge of English is mandatory.
Location: Remote.
Why Join Us?
- Possibility to work with cutting-edge technology in the Life Sciences industry
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Possibility to join a top-leading company in the industry
- Continuous trainings
- Possibility to join different and interesting projects
If you want to embrace in a new and challenging opportunity and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.