Kit Design Specialist

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

Job Summary

The Clinical Trial Material Planning Specialist is responsible for creating from project scope, pricing and versioning all Bill of Materials for kit construction. The position is the liaison between Finance, Project Management, and the Supply teams.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating and Maintaining new Item Cards and Bill of Materials.
• Ensure item card is properly mapped to budget planning line items.
• Communicate with Clinical Trial Materials to ensure work instructions are complete and thorough.
• Assist Project Management teams to ensure Bill of Materials are created according to trial needs.
• Maintain version control on all BOM modifications and amendments.
• Work with inventory team to standardize SKU's on BOM's.
• Communicate with Supply team, Logistics and Project Management to ensure correct materials are used for international shipments.
• Execute corporate pricing strategy and submitting pricing for approval.
• Submit approved pricing to project management for sponsor approval
• Properly file and maintain pricing calculations for future review.
• Attend Project Management study kick off and handoff meetings.
• Support adhoc requests from other department: Finance, BOS, Contracts
• Perform various reporting as needed.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Candidates with High School Diploma/GED with 3 years' experience in a regulated environment.

Candidates with 3 years' experience within a regulated environment preferred. Knowledge of ERP systems.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

Certificates and Licenses

No certifications needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.


This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!


Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always .

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