Clinical Supply Strategy Lead UK FSP

IQVIA Inc

Reading

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

IQVIA in Reading, United Kingdom, is seeking a Clinical Supply Chain Manager to integrate with a global sponsor within an embedded FSP model. You will drive supply strategy, oversee vendors, mitigate risks, and align activities with study timelines across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes governance, strategic decision-making, and collaboration with sponsor functions and external partners. Applicants should have life sciences or related degrees and 2–3 years in clinical supply chain

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.
2-3 years related industry experience in Clinical Trials (Essential).
2-3 years experience in Clinical Supply Chain Management (Essential).
Working knowledge of clinical trial supply processes including demand forecasting, inventory management, packaging, labeling, distribution, and returns.
Experience working with IRT/RTSM systems and clinical supply management tools.
Understanding of GCP, GMP, GDP, GxP, and applicable clinical supply regulations.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory planning, or production planning within a regulated environment.
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes from manufacturing through distribution and clinical site supply.
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP, for inventory management, material planning, supply tracking, and reporting.
Ability to analyze supply and inventory data to support forecasting and decision-making.
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across global, matrixed organizations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Interpret clinical trial protocols to create and execute an effective clinical trial supply chain solution.
Create master English label text in accordance with relevant regulatory framework (e.g. Annex 13).
Create and 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.
Setup, monitor, and where necessary, update study assigned IRT systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed.
Create an appropriate distribution plan and have oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it.
Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time.
Provide ongoing budget tracking activities so that projects are run efficiently and in accordance with client approved quotations.
Maintains 100% compliance on all training and applies learnings to practice.
Remain up to date in all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.
Lead client and vendor meetings to discuss clinical supply topics or status updates.
Create a Temperature Excursion management plan.
Manage the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to IQVIA Clinical Trial Supplies.
Conduct thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure risks are mitigated.