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The Clinical Demand & Supply Planning organization is dedicated to ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time every time. Our critical mission guarantees that no patient is without treatment and no clinical trial is delayed.
As a Clinical Supply Chain Lead (CSCL), you will be the expert for the clinical study supply chain of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP). You'll apply your technical expertise to collaboratively establish an effective, efficient, and cost-conscious clinical supply chain. This role requires an in-depth understanding of demand and supply planning, scenario planning, and clinical trial protocol design, ensuring supply chain optimization while maintaining a patient-centric focus. You will be accountable for the reliable, continuous supply of IMP from the first patient in through the trial's completion, adhering to international standards and regulatory requirements, and engaging with stakeholders like Technical Development Teams (TDTs) and Clinical Operations to align activities with project milestones.
In this globally-oriented role providing uniform service across Clinical Supply (PTDS) , you will be the owner of the IMP supply chain for Roche/Genentech products. You’ll lead critical planning and execution activities to support clinical trials:
Own the demand and supply planning, inventory management, and distribution requirement planning in SAP/APO/OMP and CLARA for all IMPs (including API/DS, Drug Product, commercial, and comparators).
Adjust and adapt near, mid, and long-range Demand and Supply Plans based on Clinical Operations assumptions, proactively analyzing risks, costs, and feasibility.
Serve as the primary contact for clinical supply topics, collaborating with Technical Development Teams, Clinical Core Teams, and other functions.
Ensure alignment of key activities & timelines across cross-functional teams for successful clinical trial setup and supply, maintaining oversight on performance and issue resolution.
Optimize the supply chain by applying simulation techniques and recommending study design characteristics early in protocol ideation to support supply chain optimization and/or PVC savings.
Manage the drug supply-related budget planning for IMP, ensuring all regulatory and quality requirements are incorporated into the supply plan.
Embrace VACC leadership and agile ways of working, acting as a stakeholder manager for the Technical Development Team and Clinical Program Lead to align with the molecule Clinical Development Plan.
You are a self-motivated, collaborative, and analytical professional ready to take ownership of complex supply chains and drive continuous improvement.
Education & Experience: You possess an Academic degree or equivalent diploma (preferably in Life Sciences, Business, or Engineering). You bring 5+ years of related experience in Clinical Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, or a similar Supply Chain discipline, preferably within the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry (or 4+ years with a Master's Degree).
Technical Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of clinical trial design, drug technical development, demand forecasting, and supply planning techniques. ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, OMP, or APO) and IRT is preferred.
Supply Chain Expertise: You have strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and budget planning. You have proven ability to lead process improvement activities and own various Clinical Supply Chain business processes.
Core Competencies: You demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complexity. You have strong analytical, logic, and problem-solving skills, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
Collaborative & Global Mindset: You are detail-oriented with strong planning skills, comfortable working independently with limited supervision. You have experience in project management within a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment. Excellent written and oral communication in English is required; German may be a plus.
Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!
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