Clinical Supply Program Lead/Associate Supply Chain Lead

Clinical Supply & Operations in PT&D and Global project team

Hays Specialist Recruitment is now looking to recruit 2 Clinical Supply Program Lead/Associate Clinical Supply Chain Leads for a 12-month contract assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Supply Chain? Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Supply Program Lead/Associate Clinical Supply Chain Lead, depending on your background and experience. This could be an opportunity for development to join our team!

The Clinical Supply Program Lead is a key role accountable for the end to end clinical supply chain of a global program of products. You will have a specific responsibility for the long-term strategy and will be a strong influencer in its design.

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) are the bridge which turns forward-thinking science into actual medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, crafting and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines - from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.

What you'll do
As a key partner working across different organisations, you will represent Clinical Supply & Operations in PT&D and Global project teams, as well as leading a matrix multi-functional team to drive strategy and to manage supply chain performance through key performance indicators. You will;

* Be responsible for the development and performance of clinical supply chains owning the E2E supply of products in the development portfolio
* Lead the Supply Chain Team (SCT) which is accountable for developing and maintaining the supply plan for the project
* Work in conjunction with the Supply Chain Planner to balance short to mid-term Supply and Demand, Inventory Management and input into D&OP Process
* Establish development projects to ensure the delivery of the supply of materials, moving from development sources to commercial sources of manufacture
* Understand GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and the impact it has on supply chain activities
* Monitor the performance of the Supply Chain and optimize for higher volume phases of the project, balancing speed, quality and cost with respect to the agreed level of risk
* Be accountable for a significant budget for supply activities and materials for a project
* Ensure timely delivery of information to meet internal and external regulatory and legal requirements
* Manage change in demand and supply, resolve issues, advancing when appropriate

Essential for the role

* Extensive experience of working in supply chains
* Significant experience of business relationship management
* Capability in partnering, influencing and optimising customer requirements
* Knowledge of Clinical Supply Chains, drug development process and GMP standards
* Awareness of GXP Standards within a Clinical environment
* Demand Management and forecasting experience
* Strong Project Management, change management and risk management capability

Desirable for the role

* Proven technical skills and mindset in supply chain management including demand management, supply chain design, optimisation and delivery
* Consistent track record of leading global cross functional teams
* Good influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries
* Solid understanding of the Clinical Trial Directive and global regulatory environment impacting the provision of investigational products