Clinical Supply Specialist

• The Clinical Supply Specialist (CSS) will support the Clinical Supply Leader with the development and applying the study specific supply chain strategy including the sourcing and distribution strategy and the technical management for Clinical Trial Supply and Logistics projects.
• As a Clinical Supply Specialist (CSS), you will be supporting the Clinical Trial Supply and Logistics teams by applying and executing supply chain, to achieve client satisfaction and delivery of projects & programs on time, to budget, to the highest quality and in compliance. 
• In this role, you will be responsible for or the execution of the clinical trial supply logistics strategy on the project.

Project Management Duties:

• Engaging with Clinical Supply Leader to develop logistics concepts and solutions in order to meet the client’s satisfaction and meeting the profitability of the projects.
• Keeping up to date with study scope and progress to ensure that study/project timelines and budgets are met in accordance to the contractual agreement including proactive management and communication of any changes and/or risks.
• Ensure that study specific management tools and documents are in place.
• Management of own resources assigned to the project to ensure the study requirement is met.

Financial Management

• Pass Thru Cost (PTC) management with controls and reporting of costs for internal service fees and external providers.
• Operational Strategy and Collaborate with team to develop a clinical supply, sourcing and Management distribution strategy with relevant stakeholder and make sure that required documentation is in place.
• Communicate with 3rd party providers and negotiate scope of work in conjunction with procurement.
• Develop and plan inventory according to strategy, quantities and forecast.
• Develop supply schedule, seek feedback from Clinical team on study progress and adjust accordingly and provide feedback to depots.

Skills:

• Client focused approach to work with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Proven consultative selling and negotiation, communication, and customer management skills.
• Ability to support team members and develop creative solutions.
• Sound operational understanding, self- Motivated with a professional attitude.
• Capacity to work effectively in a matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork.
• Basic Project management skills
• Proficient use of MS office suite
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Good understanding of the good practice regulatory framework

Knowledge and Experience:

• Ideally, at least 1-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/Clinical research/consulting industry
• Excellent ability to multi-task and pivot priorities when necessary.
• Experience in clinical logistics or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Project management abilities with a strong understanding of cross functional activities
• Fluent in English

Education:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred (Clinical Management degree), or equivalent (e.g. Pharm. D.), in Biology, Pharmacy, or other health – related discipline, international trade, business administration or logistics or relevant work experience