Supply Chain Manager for Clinical Trial Medications

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for a consulting assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg! Would you like to utilise your planning and supply chain knowledge to lead clinical supplies for your portfolio of global clinical studies?

For this position you will be a part of the Clinical Study Supply Chain team in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is a key role within their Clinical Manufacturing and Supply teams, that make sure clinical trial medications are available at the right quality, in the right quantity at the right time for every patient taking part in AstraZeneca’s trials all over the world.

In this role you will project manage the design, plan, and set-up of the study supply chain to ensure on time delivery of clinical supplies. You will also lead a cross-functional team enabling continuous dialogue with both internal and external partners on study design requirements and associated changes which may impact the supply chain elements of the study. To be successful in this role you need to be a fast learner, self-driven and comfortable working in a high pace R&D environment. You need to be a collaborative team player, flexible and have strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

We are looking for someone who possess awareness of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice), along with knowledge of clinical development processes relevant to the supply of clinical materials. Additionally, you should have experience with Lean principles and an understanding of them, as well as handling quality events such as deviations, change controls, and complaints.

Responsibilities:

• Project manage the delivery of clinical supplies effectively and consistently, and input to the balance of costs and any risks to supply.
• Ensure effective communication with project teams and key partners across a global network.
• Support risk management of individual studies with proactive mitigation of risks that potentially impact the quality or delivery of supplies.
• Take ownership for Inventory management including any rework and recalls, extensions of shelf life and expiry date management, or stock destruction.
• Manage the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system to execute demand and supply planning.
• Work within GMP Quality Management Systems ensuring that you actively handle any deviations, complaints and change controls.

Qualifications:

• Experience within a supply chain management environment with a holistic knowledge of end-to-end supply chain activities
• Experience of demand planning and forecasting and risk identification and management
• Experience in running projects and influencing customer demands
• Strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, across geographical and cultural boundaries
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient IT skills with an ability to adapt and operate in bespoke multiple systems

Start:April

Location:Gothenburg

Occupancy:100%

Duration: 12 months