Supply Chain Planning Senior Analyst

Job Title

Global Clinical Supply Chain IRT Specialist

Job Description

The Global Clinical Supply Chain function is responsible for providing medicines to AstraZeneca's clinical trials. IRT (Interactive Response Technology) enables automated inventory management to ensure the right kits are available for the right patients at the right time and place. For each study, Clinical Operations and Global Clinical Supply Chain collaborate to define IRT requirements, which are then configured and validated by the IRT vendor. IRT is a critical and strategic system that directly affects the speed, quality, and cost of clinical studies. Configuration and validation activities are often on the critical path for study startup.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

The IRT Specialist will act as an expert and support or replace Clinical Study Supply Leads (CSSLs) in IRT setup and change management. Responsibilities include:

• Help CSSLs translate supply chain design into IRT user requirements
• Support or represent CSSLs in IRT meetings
• Assist or lead risk assessment activities to define UAT (User Acceptance Testing) requirements
• Author and approve test scripts as needed

Additional Responsibilities (as part of the IRT Specialist Network)

• Establish best practices and share issues and lessons learned locally and globally
• Develop and improve IRT processes, SOPs, procedures, and training materials
• Deliver IRT training and guidance to CSSL groups
• Provide general IRT expertise to the broader R&DSC organization

Role Requirements

The IRT Specialist must have:

• Strong technical understanding of business processes and IRT technologies in clinical supply
• Change management capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strategic leadership skills
• Commitment to customer focus and integrity
• Strong collaboration skills

The role involves close collaboration with Clinical Study Supply Leads and Study Design Specialists.

Impact

This role directly impacts:

• Speed, quality, cost, and risk of development projects
• Availability of study drug to patients
• Financial and reputational outcomes

Typical Accountabilities

• Act in line with company values, Code of Conduct, and policies
• Complete all required compliance training
• Report any potential non-compliance issues

Global Remit

• Operates in own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of R&D Supply Chain and drug development
• Strong understanding of clinical development processes for investigational products
• Demand planning and forecasting experience
• Proficient IT skills across multiple systems
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills across functions and geographies
• Awareness of GMP and GCP
• Risk identification and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

• IRT (RTSM, IxRS) technology experience working for Pharma and/or IRT Vendor like Perceptive, Suvoda, Signant Health, 4G Clinical, Endpoint, etc.
• Clinical Supply chain experience - understanding impact and interdependencies within role.

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