Clinical Supply Coordinator

IQVIA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Supply Coordinator to ensure the on-time delivery of investigational and non-investigational products to clinical sites for established trials. The role emphasizes inventory monitoring, demand forecasting, and packaging campaign initiation with vendors to meet project requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in science or business, 0–2 years in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or business function.
• 0-2 years related industry experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy.
• 0-2 years related experience in Clinical Supplies – supply chain, packaging, distribution or IRT.
• Ability to demonstrate good project management skills.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of supplies to clinical sites for trials.
• Maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans.
• Initiate packaging campaigns with vendors and oversee on-time delivery.
• Monitor IRT systems and study inventory.
• Own distribution plan and oversight of vendors.
• Track budgets against client quotations.
• Maintain training and regulatory compliance.
• Lead client/vendor meetings on Clinical Supply topics.
• Provide admin support to the Clinical Trial Supplies team.
• Review and assess Temperature Excursions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Internal Job Description Job Overview

The Clinical Supply Coordinator ensures the on-time delivery of supplies (Investigational Medicinal Products and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products) to clinical sites for established clinical trials contracted to IQVIA. This is achieved through effective inventory monitoring, ongoing forecasting of drug demand, initiation and delivery of packaging campaigns and a strong distribution strategy.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure that the supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time
• Maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans so that packed clinical supplies are readily available in accordance with the project requirements
• Initiate packaging campaigns with the assigned vendor and provide oversight to ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor, and where necessary, update study assigned Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed
• Responsible for the distribution plan and has oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it
• Provide ongoing budget tracking activities so that projects are run efficiently and in accordance with client approved quotations
• Maintains 100% compliance on all assigned training and applies learnings to everyday practice
• Remain up to date in all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
• Leads client and vendor related meetings where necessary to discuss Clinical Supply Chain topics or status updates
• Provides administration support to the Clinical Trial Supplies team where required
• Manages the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to the IQVIA Clinical Trial Supplies team
• Conducts thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure all risks are systematically reviewed and appropriate mitigations are executed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or business function
• 0-2 Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy
• 0-2 Years related experience in Clinical Supplies – this could be from Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution or IRT functions.
• Ability to demonstrate good project management skills.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).
• Proficient in the English language.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.