Process Leader for Region Östergötland's New Pharmaceutical Warehouse

Do you want to help build Region Östergötland's new pharmaceutical warehouse in-house and contribute to a safe, efficient, and sustainable pharmaceutical supply for our hospitals? The Pharmaceutical Center is looking for a process leader who wants to take a key role in this important initiative.

Together, we are building the future of pharmaceutical supply in Region Östergötland.

Our Offer

For life ahead. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. It is about daring to think new – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for life-saving interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life ahead.

Please read about your benefits with us.

Job Description

As the process leader for the region's new pharmaceutical warehouse, you will play a central role in establishing and developing the operation ahead of the planned start in February 2028.

The work is both strategic and operational – you will be an important link between planning, operations, and quality assurance. You will work closely with unit managers, the operations manager, project leaders, and employees at the region's three hospitals.

The position is primarily at the University Hospital in Linköping (US), but work also occurs at Vrinnevisjukhuset in Norrköping (ViN) and Lasarettet in Motala (LiM).

You will lead the build-up from planning to start-up and ensure that the operation meets the requirements for hospital pharmacies and supports the region's goals for a safe and efficient pharmaceutical supply.

Your main tasks will include:

• Collaborating with the project leader to develop goals, timelines, and project structure for the warehouse build-up.
• Ensuring that the operation meets relevant laws, regulations, and requirements for hospital pharmacies.
• Participating in the development of processes, routines, and quality systems ahead of start-up.
• Contributing to the development of process and flow charts for warehouse functions, including receiving, order management, distribution, and return flows.
• Ensuring logistical and regulatory conditions for the approval of the operation.
• Being the primary contact point for functions such as assortment management, IT, facilities, transport, and logistics.
• Coordinating collaboration between the involved hospitals to create common working methods and routines.
• Contributing to requirements setting and testing of IT solutions for warehouse management.
• Participating in recruitment, staffing planning, and onboarding of personnel.
• Collaborating with unit managers, the operations manager, and project leaders within the Pharmaceutical Center regarding roles, resources, and priorities.
• Monitoring the project's progress towards goals, timelines, and activities, and reporting to the steering group/unit manager.
• Daily operational responsibility and work in the operation once the warehouse operation has been launched.
• Identifying areas for improvement and contributing to the long-term development of the region's pharmaceutical logistics.

Work Group

The Pharmaceutical Center in Region Östergötland is a growing and dynamic organization with a broad mandate in the pharmaceutical field. In recent years, we have developed significantly – both in scope and responsibility. Our vision is to be an efficient, flexible, innovative, and knowledge-based pharmaceutical organization that contributes to safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical use throughout the region.

Since October 1, 2025, the operation consists of three units – clinical pharmacology, hospital pharmacy, and the hospital pharmacy unit – with approximately 90 engaged employees: administrators, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and doctors. The pharmaceutical warehouses will be operated within the hospital pharmacy unit, where we plan to expand by approximately 20 employees.

We work closely with the region's warehouse and transport organization as well as our colleagues across the entire Pharmaceutical Center.

With us, you will be part of a strong team with a shared focus on safe and sustainable pharmaceutical use.

Our culture is characterized by collaboration, commitment, and openness – we encourage ideas, participation, and accountability. We believe that well-being and job satisfaction go hand in hand with quality, and we want you to feel proud to contribute to a well-functioning pharmaceutical supply for all of Region Östergötland.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a licensed pharmacist/pharmaceutical technician, preferably with several years of professional experience, and with good knowledge of regulations for hospital pharmacies. You have experience in process management, quality work, or improvement work within pharmacy operations or pharmaceutical supply.

Experience in logistics, warehouse management, or process development in larger organizations is an advantage.

As a person, you have a holistic perspective, are structured and communicate clearly, and you enjoy creating good collaborations. You have the ability to manage different perspectives and interests, and you are driven by contributing to a developing operation.

Application and Employment

Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a form (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

Warm welcome to submit your application! If you need assistance with registering in the system, please contact customer service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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