Julia Jules Groppo Msrtc

Director Global Lab Logistics & Trade Compliance @Ppd

Boston, MA, US

In my role at PPD, I managed the complex logistics of biological materials and clinical supplies, ensuring compliance within a highly regulated environment. By leading distributed teams and developing scalable processes, I facilitated seamless operations across logistics procurement and client delivery. My strategic decision-making resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.Global Logistics Oversight: Direct end-to-end logistics strategies supporting international clinical trials and central lab operations, ensuring the compliant, timely movement of temperature-sensitive and regulated biological samples across global regions.Import/Export & Trade Compliance: Maintain a robust compliance framework for global trade operations involving controlled clinical supplies and biological specimens, with strict adherence to U.S. and international regulations (e.g, EAR, EU MDR).Team Leadership & Process Optimization: Lead a geographically dispersed team of 120+ logistics professionals across functions including study start-up, shipping, tracking, and trade compliance. Develop scalable SOPs and operational workflows to drive team efficiency and ensure business continuity.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with procurement, clinical, and operations teams to tailor logistics strategies and courier decisions to client needs and study-specific requirements—enhancing service delivery and risk management.Strategic Vendor Management: Oversee the selection, onboarding, and performance of global courier and 3PL partners. Led RFP and contracting processes while ensuring alignment with service-level agreements (SLAs) and regulatory requirements.Executive-Level Advisory: Provide strategic insights to senior leadership through presentations on logistics performance, compliance risks, and regulatory developments to inform high-level decision-making and continuous improvement.

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