Supply Chain Coordinator

POSITION:  SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR SCOPE: To manage the forecasting, planning, scheduling and coordination of key Supply Chain activities, ensuring the timely provision of clinical supplies. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Coordination of all Supply Chain activities associated with the provision of Clinical Trail supplies for phases I-IV.  Serve as the clinical supply interface with Clinical Research teams and develop global supply and procurement strategies.  Ensure close interaction with clinical and regulatory groups in the identification of clinical supply needs and with the Supply Chain in the translation of those needs into work-orders.  Review clinical study protocols to determine supply requirements and propose optimal packaging configurations.  Lead efforts for forecasting and calculating supply needs in conjunction with Clinical and Supply Chain colleagues.  Provide input to matrix teams on timing, resourcing, and budget projections.  Coordinate timely completion of clinical supply activities through close interactions with all aspects of the Supply Chain, including, Manufacturing, Pharmacy Operations, Analytical Research, Materials Management, and logistics.  Work closely with Regulatory and Quality Assurance Groups in order to enable supply deliverables to meet study timelines.  Coordinate shipment of packed supplies via the logistics group.  Provide CRAs with study design information and dummy packs for presentation at investigators meetings.  Actively participate in weekly planning and scheduling meetings to ensure project needs and priorities are understood. Utilize appropriate software and IT systems to effectively manage key project activities. Oversee identification, appropriate provision and presentation of comparator agents to meet study requirements.  Understand principles of IVRS process. Qualifications:  Client requires a 4-yr degree, with a preference of BS/MS, preferably pharmaceutical sciences-related, with 5+ years experience managing projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Work experience must include some of the following: drug development, industrial pharmacy, project management, clinical trials management, pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging, working under cGMP guidelines. OTHER DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE: Demonstrated skills in working in matrix team environment, negotiation, and interpersonal communications.  Demonstrated excellence in project management and managing, tracking, and measuring project progress.  Proven interpersonal, facilitation, customer relations and negotiation skills.  Excellent planning and organizational skills, and proven ability to multitask and manage time and work.  Understanding of the Regulatory and GMP/GCP requirements associated with the provision of clinical trial materials.  Basic understanding of interdependencies of supply chain process.  Good understanding of clinical trial study design and its relevance.If interested, please send your resume to jlane@smithhanley.com . Reference Code:3021335 Email:Apply by Email