Supply Chain Study Manager for Clinical Studies at AstraZeneca

Presentation

For AstraZeneca we are now looking for a Supply Chain Study Manager that will Coordinate Clinical Studies. The assignment will be on consultant basis and start in January and go on until December 2017 with possibility for extension.

Interviews and selections are held continously so please apply today!

Arbetsuppgifter

The Supply Chain Study Manager (SCSM) role is a key role within R&D Supply Chain. The role holder will manage and coordinate the drug supply chain for a portfolio of global clinical studies across all phases within a drug development programme. You will lead cross-functional Study Drug Working Group (SDWG) and represent these teams on the R&D Supply Chain Team.
The SCSM works in collaboration with members of R&D SC, Clinical Development and external partners to manage drug demand for individual studies and is responsible for the drug supply deliverables.

You will be working with:

- Lead and provide direction to Study Drug Working Groups
-Ensure the team delivers clinical supplies effectively
- Balancing cost and risk to supply
- Understand and translate clinical study protocol requirements into demand
- Author the drug supply section of Clinical Study Protocol
- Lead the development of master label text
- Use simulation tools and supply chain expertise to design optimised, lean supply chains individual studies
- Ensure delivery of the end to end supply of materials to meet study needs
- Define IVRS user requirements, set up IVRS tool
- Use IVRS to track recruitment and adjust IVRS parameters
- 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
- Monitor the budget for individual study supply activities and materials
- Manage change in demand and supply
- Work within GMP Quality Management Systems, including managing deviations, complaints and change controls

You will manage business and supplier relationships well and be able to influence others cross functionally and globally.

Utbildning/erfarenhet

You have a R&D background and strong ability to manage your time effectively, coordinating several studies or tasks within studies alongside each other and prioritizing between them as needed. You have a suitable degree, qualification or experience in a supply chain drug development discipline, Experience in managing and influencing customer demands, In depth knowledge of Clinical Development processes relevant to the supply of clinical materials, Experience of project management, Strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries, expereince of Risk identification and management and excellent written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English.


Förmåner

We take good care of our consultants and we offer social activities, as well as help in planning your future career. Your consultant manager is well experienced from your field, and knows how to get the most out of your assignment.

As a Poolia employee, you are included in the requirements concerning agreements on terms of employment by Unionen. Moreover, you get a grant for working out at your choice of place. You are also covered by a health insurance.

Företagsbeskrivning

Poolia Life Science can offer several opportunities for skilled people with a background in biochemistry, chemical engineering or science. We work with Sweden’s leading pharmaceutical and life science companies. So whether you’re interested in research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, environmental and quality control, sales and marketing, or just want a career change, we have the job for you.

Working as a consultant suits whoever wants to get a lot of experience in a short period of time. We offer you the chance to work with well-known brands at renowned companies where you can develop your skills. If you’re looking for a world of exciting assignments and new contacts, you’ll like being a consultant.

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Sluttext

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Poolia is a registered staffing agency, meaning that we comply with the requirements set by Bemanningsföretagen - the Swedish Association of Staffing Agencies.

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