Global Clinical Supply Chain Planner

Be empowered to be innovative and creative where difference is valued
Join a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve.
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) is the bridge which turns brilliant science into actual medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.
Our global Clinical Program Supply Chain team is growing, and we are now looking for a Clinical Supply Planner to join our team. Maybe you are one of them? This is a relatively new role in our organization, and you will have a fantastic opportunity to shape & develop the role to drive maximum value for the organization.
As a Clinical Supply Planner you will translate the programme level demand into a supply plan and execute the plan. This will be accomplished by developing and executing optimized plans inline with the Clinical Supply Chain Strategy. You will work closely with Clinical Supply Chain Programme Leads (CSPL) and Clinical Study Leads to match demand & supply and ultimately deliver lifechanging medicines to patients.
Accountabilities include:
Translating demand in to supply plans, which meet the inventory strategy set out by the Programme Lead (CSPL)
Providing forecasts to our supply chain partners for each of the bill of material levels in the supply chain
Executing the supply plan to ensure kits are available to meet patient demand, placing orders with a range of supply chain partners, tracking progress & escalating issues, ensuring timely release of materials through co-ordination of supply chain team
Owning inventory; Creating and allocating material to match individual study demand & maintaining accurate stock keeping records

Required Skills & Knowledge
Degree in supply chain related or drug development discipline or equivalent qualification or experience
In depth knowledge of R&D supply chain and drug development processes
Knowledge of pharmaceutical production, supply chain principles, good manufacturing practice, Food and Drug Administration requirements (or equivalent) and Customs rules and regulations
Proficient IT skills and an aptitude for systems
Excellent analytical skills and an interest in using data to drive decisions
Super user for our key supply planning tools

Additional Requirements
Demonstrated technical skills and mindset in supply chain management including supply planning & inventory management
Experience of supply chain management tools
Good understanding of the principles of risk
Good influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries
Demonstrated experience of training and coaching colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright. Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society.
So What’s Next?
We welcome your application no later than 17th January 2022.