Clinical Supply Chain Manager

Clinical Supply Chain Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Not Applicable • Full-time • Remote in #StandWithUkraine

It's more than just something that fills our days. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a purpose. Our work requires passion and creates meaningful outcomes. Our work matters. We're sharing our expertise and technological advancements with customers, helping them make the world a better place - whether they're discovering a cure for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements strategic plans to forecast and supply study drug to global clinical trials using sound supply chain techniques
• Devises and implements inventory management plans that have complex supply chains
• Creation, reviews, interprets and implements supply forecast plans from internal or external source documents and tools.
• Provides input into user requirement specifications of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) medication management module as needed.
• Reviews IRT strategy to ensure it supports the strategic supply plans and ensures that IRT settings are adjusted to optimize the supply chain, combined effort with the Distribution PM
• Executes and documents IRT User Acceptance Testing, if required.
• Maintains documents according to guidelines and relevant procedures
• Executes supply chain inventory management processes in partnership with internal Clinical Supply Optimization Services team members and packaging partners.
• Serves as the global project lead on assigned projects, ensuring internal project resources are focused on delivery and client satisfaction
• Plans and manages execution of initial supplies and resupplies for assigned studies
• Use Simulation as a forecasting tool together with one of the Simulation experts
• Presentation of Simulation Outputs to clients
• Ensures temperature excursion process is executed as required
• Proactively identifies potential supply chain issues, provides analysis and recommends solutions
• Performs study close out activities including returned good reconciliation, inventory destruction processing, and file archiving - KPI
• Summarizes data, prepares presentations and makes recommendations for action relative to the clinical supply chain and packaging plans
• Develops and provides client(s) with reports on actual project spend versus budget
• Negotiates effectively with clients regarding study plan without damaging relationships
• Provides recommendations on packaging design, distribution (Distribution PM) and blinding strategy with existing clients
• Works with both internal and client Project teams to ensure consistent communication of clinical trial material supply status. Identifies potential risks, defines and executes risk mitigation plans.
• Takes lead in developing solutions to solve issues with existing clients and projects
• Leverages understanding of Fisher resources to propose solutions to clients
• Identifies, recommends, and leads process improvement initiatives
• Supports communication of best practice through shared learning sessions, contribution to guidelines and SOPs
• Identifies new CSOS and other service line opportunities with existing clients and engages Business Development resources accordingly
• Establishes and maintains financial forecasts and monthly billing processes for assigned client projects
• Recognizes contracted scope of services and connects with the appropriate resources for extensions of service
• Develops and administers training on CSOS business processes
• Assists in training and on boarding of new employees (buddy concept)
• Conducts activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Stays abreast of relevant GxP and other regulatory requirements and ensures study management activities are aligned
• Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the business