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The Arena – R&D Supply Chain in Pharmaceutical Technology & Development:

R&D Supply Chain is accountable for forecasting, planning and delivering end-to end supply of drug substance, drug product and packed patient kits distributed to study sites. Scope is global clinical studies in different therapeutic areas.

Description:

Impact on business results

The Supply Chain Programme Manager role is a key leadership role within R&D Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D). The role holder will manage one or more supply chains for late stage projects and/or a portfolio of early stage projects. He/she will lead cross-functional Supply Chain Teams and represent the R&D Supply Chain function on PT&D Project Teams throughout the life cycle of the project. The Supply Chain Programme Manager (SCPM) works in collaboration with customer functions to influence and manage demand, and is responsible for all R&D Supply Chain project deliverables to the business through leadership of the Supply Chain Team.

The role includes project leadership, but not management of staff.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

People Management, Problem Solving, Communication

• Lead a Supply Chain Team (SCT) to generate options for how the supply requirements of a development project can be met, including sourcing (in or out), timing of investments, costs, identification and management of risks and application of good supply chain management practice.

• Represent the Supply Chain Function on the PT&D project team to contribute to and influence the development strategy for the project, ensuring that the needs, risks and opportunities of the supply chain are taken into account.

• In collaboration with customers (Clinical, GSA, other PT&D functions), determine, influence and manage demand for drug substance, drug product and patient packs, including requirements for placebo, comparators and rescue/challenge medication.

• Monitor the performance of the supply chain and optimise for higher volume phases of the project, balancing speed, quality and cost with respect to the agreed level of risk.

• Manage the budget for supply activities and materials for the project.

• Ensure ongoing supply through transition from development sources to commercial sources of manufacture.

• Manage change in demand and supply, resolve issues, escalating when appropriate

• Ensure timely delivery of information to meet internal and external regulatory and legal requirements.

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience

Experience, Functional Knowledge, Business Knowledge, Education, Specialist Skills

• Degree in supply chain related or drug development discipline or equivalent qualification or experience (5+ years)

• Extensive experience working in supply chains

• Significant experience managing and influencing customer demands

• In depth knowledge of R&D supply chain and drug development process

• Experience of project management

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated technical skills and mindset in supply chain management including demand management, supply chain design/optimisation and delivery.

• Track record of good project management

• Risk identification and managem

Timmar per vecka: Heltid Visstid

Arbetsgivare Namn: Adecco Sweden AB

Arbetsgivare adress: Kungsgatan 60 10224 STOCKHOLM

Form av kontakt:
Heidi Pettersson titel : telefon 1: () telefon 2: () mobil: e-post: Heidi.Pettersson (at) adecco.se

Jobb kort beskrivning: Research and development managers

Land: Sweden

Område: Västra Götalands län

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

Källa till jobberbjudande: Public Employment Service of Sweden(AMS)

Hur man ansöker: Other - see free text