Description
This is a UK-based FSP opportunity in which you will be dedicated to supporting a global pharmaceutical sponsor as an embedded Clinical Supply Chain Manager.
Acting as the clinical supply representative within cross-functional study teams, you will be responsible for driving supply strategy, managing vendor oversight, mitigating supply risks, and ensuring clinical supply activities are aligned with study objectives and timelines.
Responsibilities
- Interpret clinical trial protocols to create and execute an effective clinical trial supply chain solution
- Create master English label text in accordance with relevant regulatory framework (e.g. Annex 13)
- Create and maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans so that packed clinical supplies are readily available in accordance with the project requirements
- Initiate packaging campaigns with the assigned vendor and provide oversight to ensure on-time delivery
- Setup, monitor, and where necessary, update study assigned Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed
- Create an appropriate distribution plan and have oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it
- Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure that the supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time
- Provide ongoing budget tracking activities so that projects are run efficiently and in accordance with client approved quotations
- Maintains 100% compliance on all assigned training and applies learnings to everyday practice
- Remain up to date in all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
- Leads client and vendor related meetings where necessary to discuss clinical supply chain topics or status updates
- Creates a Temperature Excursion management plan
- Manages the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to the IQVIA Clinical Trial Supplies team
- Conducts thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure all risks are systematically reviewed and appropriate mitigations are executed
Education, Knowledge and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline
- 2-3 Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials (Essential)
- 2-3 Years experience in Clinical Supply Chain Management (Essential)
- Working knowledge of clinical trial supply processes including demand forecasting, inventory management, packaging, labeling, distribution, and returns
- Experience working with IRT/RTSM systems and clinical supply management tools
- Understanding of GCP, GMP, GDP, GxP, and applicable clinical supply regulations
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory planning, or production planning within a regulated environment
- Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes from manufacturing through distribution and clinical site supply
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP, for inventory management, material planning, supply tracking, and reporting
- Ability to analyze supply and inventory data to support forecasting and decision-making
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across global, matrixed organizations
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Professional proficiency in English