Associate / Sr. Associate - Material Coordinator - Product Delivery

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Position Brand Description:

The CT Manufacturing organization is responsible for the on time delivery of drug product for supporting clinical trials (Phase 1 through 4) as well as the associated technical information deliverables. CT Manufacturing accomplished either externally at approved Third Party Contract Manufacturing sites, both in the US and OUS, or internally at Lilly commercial manufacturing facilities. The CT manufacturing organization consists of two components: Technical Group and Operations Group.  The Operations Group is composed of NDP Manufacturing Material Coordinators.

The Material Coordinator is responsible for NDP manufacturing in the plant based on the schedule generated by the NDP Mfg. Plant Planner. The Material Coordinator works closely with the NDP Manufacturing Plant Planner and CT Manufacturing Technical Group, and is responsible for the execution of the manufacturing runs for each molecule. The Associate Consultant Material Coordinator is responsible and purchase order conversions from purchase requisition.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with the NDP Mfg. Plant Planner to understand schedule and priorities; partner with quality and Collaboration Partner (CP) for order execution activities.
• Monitors component inventory levels at the CP and creates deliveries to replenish as needed.
• Converts manufacturing purchase requisitions to subcontracting purchase orders; enters order details; creates SAP batch for NDP to be produced; releases POs; enters appropriate WBS code on CO production order.
• In partnership with CT Tech Rep, resolves order-specific issues with the CP and manage deviation investigations as needed (e.g., Level 1 temperature excursion deviations).
• Accountable for document exchange with the CP (e.g., ticket copies, CT packet, CoA's and other supporting documents regarding raw materials and components).
• Completes steps within a business work center on the quality inspection plan.
• Manages shipments of samples pulled during manufacturing order;
• Creates sales order when needed for non-SAP customer.
• Upon completion of manufacturing order, performs SAP goods receipt; reconciles any discrepancies between goods receipt and CP invoice; completes business work center items to ensure all work is done
• Communicates stock availability to the CP; monitors delivery due list and notify the CP when shipment of NDP is needed; ensures necessary import approvals are in place prior to shipment execution; creates outbound delivery if needed and performs goods issue in SAP on behalf of the CP as necessary.
• Provides FFU determinations, and SSS verification as needed.
• Conducts periodic inventory reconciliations.
• Responsible for a) oral periodic batch sampling and re-evaluation to extend material dating or b) parenteral impact assessment for batches in inventory as a result of change in material allowable dating period; or for material destruction.
• GMP Compliance
  • Must be knowledgeable on how to apply GMPs in a clinical trial environment. Authors, reviews and follow procedures applicable to the CT business. In addition, individual training plans must be kept up to date.

• Quality Assurance
  • Authors appropriate deviations except level 2/3 deviations which are handled by Technical Representatives,  (e.g., L1 temperature excursions, shipping, samples).
  • Author’s relevant non-technical change controls for CT Manufacturing Operations space.
  • Participates in departmental site self assessments and relevant audits.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• B.S. in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field is preferred. Others are acceptable with relevant work experience.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with oral and/or parenteral product manufacturing preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact well in a team environment and across cultures.
• Ability to develop/manage relationships with CPs
• Ability to collaborate with CPs around the world
• Initiative and ability to handle multiple projects in an independent fashion
• Ability to use and apply multiple computer applications.
• Excellent organization and self-management skills.
• High initiative, flexible and positive attitude.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and short lead times.
• Experience in managing inventory/supplies or complex supply chains.
• Knowledge of clinical trial manufacturing operations.
• High degree of accuracy with work and attention to details.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and work toward a solution.
• Minimum 1 year in a GMP environment.

Additional Information/Requirements:

• Some work outside of core hours may be required to support the portfolio.

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