Sourcing Project Coordinator

DO YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING WITH EXTERNAL VENDORS AND ARE YOU A PERSON WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF A GLOBAL TEAM AND WORK ACROSS MANY DISCIPLINES – THEN JOIN US AS SOURCING PROJECT COORDINATOR!

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) apply science and technology that turns concepts into actual medicines which 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 toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture. Clinical Manufacturing and Supply (CM&S) within PT&D provides an agile and flexible end-to-end Clinical Supply Chain that manufactures, outsources and delivers supplies and services to hundreds of thousands of patients across the globe.

We are seeking those who embrace change, show great initiative, flexibility and a willingness to learn. As a Sourcing Project Coordinator, you will both lead activities and support Sourcing Project Managers in the sourcing of services and goods required by Pharmaceutical Technology & Development and Pharmaceutical Science from external suppliers. You will be responsible for leading the internal team through supplier selection, contracting, execution and issue management at the external suppliers. These global projects span support of technical development through to Clinical Supply. The services are related to the following areas: Drug Substance, Drug Product, Devices & Intelligent Pharma, Analytical Services, Pack Label & Distribution and Comparators. This role will have a specific focus on Pack, Label & Distribution and Comparators We are keen to receive applications from recent graduates and those with some project management, supply chain and supplier experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BS/MS DEGREE IN RELEVANT DISCIPLINE (E.G. PHARMACY, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, BUSINESS OR SUPPLY CHAIN)
• EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN A DEVELOPMENT OR SUPPLY CHAIN ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING WITH EXTERNAL PROVIDERS.
• APPROPRIATE DEPTH OF TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE ACTIVITY BEING SOURCED (CLINICAL SUPPLY) TO BE ABLE TO FULLY UNDERSTAND ANY RISKS TO DELIVERY AND MAKE THE BEST USE OF THE TECHNICAL EXPERTS ON THE TEAM TO MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS.
• HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE
• GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DESIRABLE SKILLS
• Project management and change management skills
• Supplier relationship management skills
• Understanding quality principles and cGMP requirements.
• Good networking skills
• Exhibits a high degree of personal credibility
• Knowledge of the PhSci/PT&D Project Operating Model and how the various functions interact to deliver the desired business outcomes

 

ABOUT ALTEN
Every employee is equally valuable in the success of ALTEN! We are driven by making people grow and develop, which is why we offer you the opportunity to work with what you are truly passionate about. At ALTEN, we have a broad range of assignments at most of the leading companies in Sweden in several different sectors, to make it possible for your wishes to come true. We offer both national and international opportunities and together with your coaching manager, you build your career path so you constantly are able to develop and achieve your goals and dreams! As a consultant at ALTEN, you will get the genuine team feeling at your assignment but also a wonderful togetherness at ALTEN. Through our different internal networks, such as ALTEN Sports, Women@ALTEN and ALTEN Innovation you will get the opportunity to drive topics and activities that are close to your heart, together with your colleagues. All activities are of course optional. Work life balance is our top priority. We also have a collective agreement and other benefits like Pension, Insurances and Wellness grants.

We believe in growing together!