Clinical Supply Chain Specialist Job

CLINICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST needed for a CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Executing supply plans in SAP, which includes: creating orders for manufacturing, creating Stock Transfer Orders for global distribution, managing inventory for global clinical trials at depot locations in multiple countries, problem solving and issue resolution.
- Additionally, this candidate may assist with monthly demand planning cycle and metrics generation (Excel skills required for this responsibility).
- Under minimal supervision, manage demand and supply of Pre-Clinical and Phase I Clinical Programs
- The position requires project management skills including time line generation, action tracking, meeting facilitation, effective communication skills and good documentation practices.
- Responsibilities will include gathering demand requirements and driving production of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Investigational products, as well as tracking usage and inventory.
- Ability to communicate across a wide range of staff levels.
- Develop effective relationships with partners in the supply chain.
- Translate Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism (PKDM) and Clinical Development study requirements into an actionable supply plan.
- Coordinate labeling, packaging, and shipment of packed supplies.
- Create and provide multiple planning scenarios based on various combinations of inputs and variables, as required.
- Lead forecasting meetings with key stakeholder to ensure the adequacy of supply/re-supply and negotiate resolution of resource conflicts where necessary.
- Assess issues with regards to study design, supply availability, and timelines.
- Promptly identify and escalate risks to study supply to all key stakeholders and internal management.
- Represent GCSCM in cross-functional teams and projects at the direction of GCSCM management.
- Strategize with study managers and review study protocols to determine appropriate packaging configurations, blinding techniques, and optimal distribution plans.
- Actively participate in planning meetings to ensure that project needs, priorities, and timing are understood.
- Serve as the primary interface with Clinical Development, Quality, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Planning, and Operations to ensure coordination of all activities necessary to fulfil the supply plan.
- Provide input to Matrix teams on timing, resourcing, and budget projections
- Determine distribution strategies for global studies.
- Articulate clinical supply chain management processes and strategies to key stakeholders.
- Review and update existing procedures and SOPs; identify the need for and assist in the establishment of new procedures and SOPs

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Supply chain experience (any industry, but pharmaceutical or biotech is a plus) including demand and supply planning
- SAP experience is a plus (but not required), strong organization and multi-tasking skills are REQUIRED, strong Excel skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously in a fluid environment with time pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective influencing and leadership skills
- Ability to operate in a team or matrixed environment
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

OPPORTUNITY IS CALLING, APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Krista Leach

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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