Senior Clinical Supplies Project Manager

-; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization in Reading is seeking a Clinical Supplies Project Manager to oversee clinical sample delivery for trials. The role involves coordinating supply chains, managing financial planning, and collaborating with clinical teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in clinical supplies and a degree in a scientific field. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, retirement planning and a supportive work environment. Join to help advance innovative treatments and therapies.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in clinical supplies, clinical research or pharmaceutical development.
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical supplies planning or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols.
• Serve as member of clinical study team.
• Support financial planning for global clinical supplies.

Skills

Clinical Trial Supply process

Project management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Clinical Supplies Project Manager

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence and welcome you to join our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Supplies Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Clinical Supplies Project Manager at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing clinical supplies projects to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials for clinical trials. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies by optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What you will be doing:

• Manage clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols
• Serve as member of clinical study team and/or clinical drug supply team, as assigned
• Interpret relevant protocol information to develop packaging/labeling design and/or global distribution strategy
• Support design and set‑up of IRT system
• Support financial planning for global clinical supplies, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities for clinical trials and pharmaceutical development pipeline
• Coordinate the origination, proofing and translation of clinical study labels, as required
• Monitor global clinical supply inventory at the clinical site level for both IRT and traditional studies via tracking of specific milestone dates and adjusting drug distribution plan accordingly
• Coordinate drug supply delivery timelines with Clinical, packaging source area(s), and indirectly with GMP laboratories, QA and Regulatory Affairs, as required
• Maintain close communications with all internal‑chain groups to ensure the adequate supply of clinical supplies throughout the duration of a clinical trial
• Serve as "consultant" for managers throughout the organization on issues related to clinical supplies and project management

You are:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical supplies, clinical research or pharmaceutical development, and 2‑3 years of experience in clinical supplies planning/supply chain management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Clinical Trial Supply process
• Working knowledge of project team structure and processes
• Proactive approach to work, identifying potential issues well in advance and bringing them to the attention of appropriate personnel for resolution
• Knowledge of project management and Clinical customer relationship building
• Knowledge of the 'Customers' team structures and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to multi‑tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of general computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. We have built a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who support your and your family's well‑being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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