Clinical Study Supply Lead, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
As a Clinical Study Supply Lead in Global Clinical Supply Chain (part of Clinical Manufacturing and Supply) you’ll develop a broad knowledge of the diverse range of clinical study options utilised by the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in-depth expertise in specific therapeutic areas. We’ll look to you to design, plan and manage trial medication for patients taking part in AstraZeneca clinical studies all over the world. In return, you’ll find a vibrant team culture in which continuous improvement and effective collaboration are high priorities.

Do you have leaderships skill and enjoy challenges? Do you want to take your skills and experience to a new level in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a Clinical Study Supply Lead, you will work in close collaboration with customer functions to influence & manage demand for clinical trial studiesand be responsible for the supply chain deliverables. This is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

As a Clinical Study Supply Lead you will be:


Part of the Global Clinical Supply Chain organisation
Lead a cross functional team to deliver supply to clinical studies across the world
Work closely with both internal and external suppliers
Be part of the Supply Chain Team


Responsibilities
Lead and provide direction to Study Drug Working Groups, consisting of members of Clinical Manufacturing and Supply, Clinical Development and external partners.
Ensure the team delivers clinical supplies effectively and consistently, balancing cost and risk to supply with expert input and support from cross functional groups.
Understand and translate clinical study protocol requirements into demand for drug product within a clinical study. Author the drug supply section of Clinical Study Protocol and lead development of master label text.
Use simulation tools and supply chain expertise to design optimised, lean supply chains for individual studies and ensure delivery of the end to end supply of materials to meet study needs. Define IRT user requirements and use IRT to track recruitment and adjust IRT parameters to accommodate any changes in study scope and design.
Collaborate with CRO partners in development of pack design and review the technical part of the outsourcing contract. Review changes to the contract with CRO partners and Sourcing Managers as necessary.
Monitor the budget for individual study supply activities and materials for the project. Manage change in demand and supply, resolve issues, escalating when appropriate.
Work within GMP Quality Management Systems, including managing deviations, complaints, change controls as appropriate.


Qualifications
Relevant academic degree
Knowledge of Clinical supply
Documented strong leadership
Willingness to drive change in the Supply Chain activities in a manufacturing environment
Experience from a manufacturing organization or previous working knowledge of Lean is highly desirable
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing
Experience in drug development discipline. e.g. Pharmacist
Knowledge of Clinical Development processes relevant to the supply of clinical materials is meritorious
Strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries is meritorious

Values and Behaviours:

We are Entrepreneurial:
- I collaborate with colleagues internally and externally to seize opportunities and make decisions with speed.

We do the Right Thing:
- I take personal accountability for my actions and for the success of AZ as a whole.
- I treat colleagues with respect and candor

We put Patients First:
- I hold myself and others accountable for making decisions in the best interests of the patient.


For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. 

Application
2020-11-27, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.


For more information: Birgitta Nyström: birgitta.nystrom@randstad.se

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Randstad Life Sciences is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!