Job Description

• Builds relationships with and acts as a key resource and escalation point for internal customers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Translates strategic objectives into plans for team execution. 
• Develop manufacturing/inventory plan based on demand. 
• Tracks and reports progress to manufacturing plan.  Routinely identify and communicate any supply risks to management. 
• Recommend/implement corrective actions to maintain inventory targets and minimize supply risks. 
• Manage/support activities for new product launches/clinical studies and supply chain projects. 
• Manage/support cross-functional projects such as cross-functional process/system integration.
• Exerts influence on the overall objectives of planning and the programs. 
• Provides input to not just specific planning decisions, but also broader cross-functional decisions.
• Participates in and may lead cross-functional program teams within Global Operations to meet all supply chain requirements and other strategic or continuous improvement goals. 
• Integrated scenario planning, i.e. implications on supply and demand. 
• Generate multiple supply/ demand scenarios for Finished Good and or Investigational Medicinal Product (final labeled kits).  Implement scenarios using appropriate analytical techniques, reporting capability/turning data into information
• Use knowledge of tools to increase productivity, manage complexity, and improve forecast quality. 
• Serve as the single point of contact for the protocol (KPI, reporting, enrollment, country list updates, etc.)
• Close interaction with Clinical Asset Planner on program Supply Plans
• Management of Import License as applicable for clinical programs
• Participation in audits when necessarY

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of supply chain planning/management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech area.
• We require a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Science-based Discipline, MBA is preferred. 
• Highly detail oriented and ability to interpret complex information via excellent written, presentation/oral communication, and customer service skills.
• Effective collaboration across multiple stakeholders in developing and implementing effective supply chain management strategies. 
• Ability to develop forecasts and supply plans for IMPs incorporating expiry management and accounting for complex regulatory requirements.
• Ability to leverage tools and systems to manage demand and inventory.
• Ability to work independently on routine and new assignments and under minimal supervision for complex and ambiguous assignments.
• Preferred: APICS certification and clinical supplies planning and forecasting experience.

Additional Information

Oversee and manage supply chain activities for International and/or US markets.  Manages the efficient flow of goods, services, and information throughout the clinical supply chain, including product order management and global distribution.