Trial Supplies Manager

Hays; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trial Supplies Manager for a remote opportunity, focusing on optimizing clinical supply chains and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical and project management skills, along with a minimum of 5 years in the Pharma industry, offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Full medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years Pharma Industry related experience.
• Minimum 3 years Clinical Supplies/Development with global experience.
• Strong knowledge of import/export requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet supply chain needs.
• Develop supply forecasts and manage clinical supply strategy.
• Act as main Clinical Supplies contact for assigned studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Forecasting and Planning

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

BA/BS Required

Tools

SAP

IRT

CTMS systems

Job description

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Trial Supplies Manager for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

• Collaborating with internal and external Customers and Service Providers, including but not limited to Clinical Research and Development, Global Study Management and Monitoring (GSMM), Project Management, BMS Affiliates, Medical Affairs (MA), Regulatory, CMC, QA, Packaging Vendors, CRO’s, IRT Organizations, and Global Clinical Supply Chain Functional Operations to ensure all needs are met.
• Working with teams for optimal use of the investigational material supply chain to achieve study and corporate goals.
• Identifying and supporting strategies for continuous improvement and departmental and/or inter-departmental projects.
• Co-creating clinical and development timelines and directly responsible for communicating timelines and investigational product strategies to Study Teams as well as cross-functional teams.
• Proactively defining, planning, and communicating clinical supply strategy in support of global clinical studies, as well as monitoring and reacting to unforeseen clinical demand changes.
• Developing supply forecasts through evaluation of the clinical development plan and protocol analysis.
• Reviewing and providing input for draft medical protocols to develop packaging and labelling configurations and create packaging specifications in collaboration with Clinical Operations partners.
• Collaborating with Global Clinical Supply Chain functions and external Vendors on the package design and label development for investigational product to meet all protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring long-term inventory and allocation strategies considering drug recertification, country specific regulatory requirements, international drug shipment and overall demand.
• Performing analytical assessments of drug utilization as it pertains to current forecasts versus inventories and creating product orders as needed.
• Working with third party vendors to ensure the timely, efficient, high quality, cost effective execution of all outsourced clinical supply activities.
• Acting as the main Clinical Supplies contact person for the assigned Compound and associated studies, lead communications regarding global supply strategy with Study Team or Country Affiliate Medical Affairs team as appropriate.
• Proactively identifying strategic and operational issues and develop proposals outlining solutions.
• Managing conflicts / issues with internal and external partners and customers.
• Demonstrating strong knowledge when presenting clinical supply processes at cross-functional meetings and actively participates.
• Ability to coach new Trial Supply Managers on individual tasks.
• Participating in training efforts for external functions on clinical supply processes to facilitate improved cross-functional relationships.
• Speaking at Investigator Meetings as required.
• Traveling as required (<10%).
• Writing of / input to departmental SOPs

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• Moderate / Strong knowledge of the global drug development process and global regulatory requirements.
• Proficient and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient and strong Project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Forecasting and Planning and proficient knowledge of related areas, i.e. Manufacturing, Packaging & Labelling, IRT, Logistics, Quality, Stability, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of import / export requirements.
• Proficient/Strong knowledge of IRT and CTMS systems.
• Proficient/Strong knowledge of SAP .
• Proficient / Strong knowledge of industry technology.
• Applies and drives Forecasting and Planning activity as it relates to protocol.
• Ability to build/drive internal team consensus.
• Translates broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans.
• Team and individual leadership (lead courageously).
• Oral and written communication (fosters open communication).
• Conflict resolution (manages disagreements).
• Negotiation (Manages Execution, Results Driven, Analysis of Issues, Effective Speaking, Builds Relationships).

Ideal Candidates Would Also Have:
• Coaching and mentoring (fosters teamwork).

Other Qualifications:
• BA/BS Required
• Minimum 5+ years Pharma Industry related experience
• Minimum 3 years Clinical Supplies/Development with global experience or equivalent experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Top Skills:
• Proficient/Strong knowledge of SAP
• Minimum 5+ years Pharma Industry related experience
• Minimum 3 years Clinical Supplies/Development with global experience or equivalent experience.
• Proficient/Strong knowledge of SAP, IRT and CTMS systems.
• Strong knowledge of Forecasting and Planning and proficient knowledge of related areas, i.e. Manufacturing, Packaging & Labelling, IRT, Logistics, Quality, Stability, etc.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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