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improvement projects for the clinical supply chain and may have direct reports.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Gives input to and oversees the implementation and execution of multi-year clinical supply strategies and plans for assigned simple to complex clinical studies. Gathers and documents requirements for clinical supplies. Influences the protocol design for clinical supply reliability and efficiency. Leads demand forecasting for study(ies); leverages simulation and optimization tools capabilities to optimize clinical supply plans and minimize the effect of inherent uncertainties; adjusts plans monthly based on actual consumption and changes to clinical and/or supply assumptions; confirms supply plans
Presents IMP related CTS topics in Study Execution Teams, Clinical Development Teams and Product Development Expert Team/Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls Team. Determines labelling and clinical kit design based on protocol and countries' needs; implements pooling concepts in the study
Establishes and monitors global network of regional and global depots to distribute drug supplies and ancillary supplies to countries and sites in assigned clinical studies. Coordinates timely and compliant importation and supply of drug supplies and ancillary supplies into regional and global depots. Manages the inventory levels and product expiry
Develops clinical trial supply documents and training to support study execution for clinical sites and patients (e.g. Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Manuals, product preparation and administration videos). Trains external stakeholders (i.e,. clinical monitors, clinical site personnel) and internal global clinical study teams regarding IMP handling
Utilizes Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure reliable and efficient clinical supply to depots and sites. Co-develops IRT specifications for drug supply management, participates in user acceptance testing and establishes and monitors inventory levels and IRT resupply settings. Adjusts system settings based on study progress and changes to clinical and/or supply assumptions
Generates study specific Request for Proposals based on study assumptions
Ensures compliance of all clinical study activities with SOPs and regulations for assigned studies. Participates in GxP audits and regulatory inspections as needed. Investigates deviations, product technical complaints and temperature excursions (site and transport) in collaboration with CSQ. Develops global and harmonized SOPs to assure ongoing quality, compliance and efficient conduct of clinical supply activities.
Creates and updates budgets for complex studies including product and packaging and labeling costs, storage and distribution costs, and comparator and ancillary material costs for assigned clinical studies. Monitors study budget and provide reasons for variances. Processes accruals as needed
Identifies opportunities and establishes business cases for process improvement and innovation projects. Independently leads or participates in cross-functional process improvement and innovation projects for the clinical supply chain
Education & Requirements:
University degree (BSc, MSc, PhD) in life sciences, engineering, logistics or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years' experience in biopharmaceutical R&D or supply chain including 4 years'
Experience in clinical trial supplies leading global studies
Strong project management skills paired with good communication skills in cross functional project teams
Fluently speaking in German and English
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