Clinical Supply Chain

Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds….

ClinChoice, is searching for a Clinical Supply Manager to join one of our partner companies, a large pharmaceutical company leader in the field of biomedicines where you will work in a hybrid model in Beerse, 1.0 FTE. In this you will be responsible for providing E2E (including API, DP and finished kits) logistics support for specific clinical compounds.

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client counter-parts. 

 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Logistics activities during clinical trial start-up (E2E):

• Advise on country importation requirements and coordinate country importation readiness for API, DP and finished kits shipments.
• Coordinate E2E trade compliance activities to ensure correct and smooth customs processes (IPPF process, HTS codes, product values, etc).
• Develop kits distribution and depot strategy with input from trial supply manager, coordinate depot readiness.
• Provide shipping instructions to distribution centres for API, DP and kits shipments.
• Advise on adequate shipping solutions.
• With guidance, estimate distribution budget, request & challenge depot quotes and coordinate PO process.

Logistics transactional activities (finished kits):

• Perform shipment track & trace activities.
• Review, challenge if needed & approve depot invoices.
• With guidance, manage and maintain the distribution budget incl. proactively managing any gaps between budget & actuals.

Logistics issue management (E2E):

• Manage all logistics issue resolution activities, incl. quality-event investigations, related to the assigned compounds for finished kits.
• With guidance, support/coordinate issue resolution activities for API/DP.
• General activities in support of the global clinical distribution network.
• Own specific trial independent processes, such as distribution forecasts, maintaining the country importation requirements database, etc.
• Manage multiple priorities and work independently while demonstrating initiative and strong analytical savvy.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, while identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements, for example, by conducting data analyses, and handling multiple projects at a time.
• Support other cross-functional improvement projects.
• Develop close working relationships with other Logistics team members (Temperature Management & Controls, Strategy, API, Drug Product, and Pack & Label), with the broader Clinical Supply Chain organization (i.e. Clinical Supply Integrator, Trial & Supply Management, Manufacturing groups) and cross-functional business partners (i.e. Quality, Customer & Logistics Services, procurement, vendors).

Focus and scope

• Responsible for E2E (API, DP and finished kits) logistics set-up, issue management and specific transactional activities for clinical compounds within Company Pharma R&D (large and small molecules and for all phases of clinical trials).

 

Education and Experience:

• A university/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience, preferably in pharmaceutical distribution.
• Experience with supply chain related functions is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a global, complex and high-pressure environment.
• Strong operational skills with a strong sense of urgency. Being solutions oriented is helpful.
• Knowledge of distribution, transportation and/or logistics.
• Knowledge of global import/customs requirements is a plus.
• Knowledge of ambient, cold and / or frozen distribution requirements for clinical supplies is helpful.
• Prior experience in a Pharma R&D environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of LEAN way of working.
• Attention to detail.
• Affinity with purchasing processes, MSA/SLA, budgeting.
• General knowledge of GxP principles.
• Integrity and Credo Based-actions.
• Good written and oral English communication skills.

Specific know how of systems:

• Requires MS Office proficiency, specifically advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Business applications experience is an advantage, such as SAP Ariba and/or Interactive Response Technology (i.e. IVRS) functionality.

 

The Application Process

 

Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.

 

Who will you be working for?

 

About ClinChoice    

 

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.           

 

Our Company Ethos

 

Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology.   The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.

 

ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

 

Keywords: Clinical Supply Chain, Supply Management, Logistics, API, Clinical Trial, R&D, MS office, Contract Research Organisation, CRO.

 

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