Intuitive
Pharmaceutical
ManagerColdChain
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.
“Manager Cold Chain at Intuitive. Skills: Cold Chain Distribution, GDP / GMP / GxP Compliance, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Stakeholder Management. Manage end‑to‑end pharmaceutical cold chain distribution. Ensure compliance with GDP and GMP requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain reportable temperature deviations below 1%; Maintained zero critical audit findings across GDP inspections; Supported commercial and clinical product launches with 100% cold chain compliance; Improved cold chain OTIF performance to >99%
Industry & Context.
Lead temperature excursion investigations, including deviation documentation, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and Quality approvals; resolving issues while maintaining compliance
may require proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19, subject to U.S. export controls
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business, 8+ years of experience in pharma supply chain management, Coordinated domestic and international pharmaceutical shipments require strict temperature control, Assisted in lane qualification and packaging validation activities, Supported Quality in deviation reporting, CAPA tracking, and audit preparation, Tracked carrier performance and temperature data to identify risk trends, Maintained SOPs and work instructions aligned to GDP requirements, Build and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical wholesalers and specialty distributors, GDP (Good Distribution Practice) Training, GMP Training
Nice to Have
APICS CPIM / CSCP, Six Sigma Green Belt
What You'll Do.
Manage end‑to‑end pharmaceutical cold chain distribution
Ensure compliance with GDP and GMP requirements
Oversee validated shipping lanes and packaging solutions
Ensure product integrity from release through patient delivery
Lead temperature excursion investigations
Partner closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
Maintain audit readiness and support inspections
Ensure accurate and complete shipment documentation
Manage day‑to‑day operations across distribution centers
Resolve issues while maintaining compliance
Support network changes
and fulfillment transitions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional partner to Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Product Launch, and Supply Planning teams; Partner closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
Process & Methodology
Support network changes, product launches, and fulfillment transitions through risk assessments, validation activities, and change control
Full Job Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surger y and minimally invasive care, our technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. Were a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you'll find your purpose here. Strategic pharmaceutical trade and distribution professional with expertise in compliant commercialization and distribution operations for temperature-sensitive drug products. Proven ability to establish and manage state licensing, DSCSA and trade compliance requirements, and operational distribution networks across wholesalers, specialty distributors, and 3PL partners. Strong cross-functional partner to Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Product Launch, and Supply Planning teams in highly regulated pharmaceutical environments, ensuring compliant, reliable, and scalable product distribution across markets. Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Expertise * GDP / GMP / GxP Compliance * Cold Chain Distribution (2–8°C, CRT, Frozen) * Temperature Excursion Management & CAPA * Validated Lanes & Packaging Systems * Pharmaceutical DC Operations * Audit Readiness & Regulatory Inspections * Deviation Documentation & QA Collaboration * 3PL / Freight Forwarder Oversight * Change Control & Network Transitions * Product Integrity & Patient
Applying for this Manager Cold Chain role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on SmartRecruiters
- SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
- Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
- Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Intuitive?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.