NHS Human Services, Inc.

Reference #: 394805 Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware RD, Belgium-Rixensart, USA - North Carolina - Zebulon, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Jun 19 2024

The Supply Chain Study Lead (SCSL) role provides tactical oversight of the end-to-end supply chain for assigned GSK R&D clinical studies.  The SCSL is accountable for defining detailed demand and supply plans for investigational medicines that consistently deliver those medicines on-time to patients while ensuring the supply chain delivers results that support published study milestones.

This role is responsible for reviewing and influencing clinical protocols relative to investigational product (IP) supply and determining optimal supply plans that are patient-focused, risk-adjusted, and cost effective.  Furthermore, the SCSL ensures timely execution of the plans and follows through on supply chain performance to ensure the successful delivery of the supply chain.

This role supports Phase I through IV GSK sponsored clinical studies as well as investigator sponsored trials and compassionate use studies.

In this role you will Accountable for the delivery of Investigational Product supply at a study level, through robust supply plans and distribution strategy. Creates demand plans based on varied study-specific inputs (e.g. patient enrolment forecast, treatment regimen, treatment duration etc.). Ensures full visibility of requirements in relevant planning systems and accountable for meeting monthly Demand and Operations Planning requirements. Proactively builds engagement and challenges Clinical study teams to ensure supply options and risks are explored and agreed in alignment with over-arching study objectives. Engages with and influences cross-functional teams to coordinate and manage the delivery of clinical supplies for assigned studies. Accountable for complex problem solving, risk mitigation and resolution of issues involving a range of technical, quality, regulatory and operational issues to ensure patient supply. Accountable for ensuring that label content is defined and liaising with relevant groups on pack design and pack component suitability. Accountable for ensuring appropriate RTMS contract and setup parameters are in place and are coordinated with supply plans and distribution strategy.

Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: B.S., M.S., Pharmacy, Chemistry or Logistics or equivalent experience in relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: APICS or CILT certification Lean Sigma training / experience Project Management training / experience Experience working with clinical trial study designs and approaches and their implications for supply chain Experience demonstrating knowledge in the management of investigational product supplies and experience in inventory management Demonstrated working knowledge of supply chain and planning principles Ability to manage multiple and complex projects that require strong problem solving skills and creative or innovative thought to address global supply problems Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and the Trial Master File Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process Knowledgeable and experienced in working with Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems, especially with respect to supply management and patient randomization. Experience demonstrating organizational and planning skills coupled with strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrated capability to work with aggressive and changing timelines and with limited information and without defined absolutes. Knowledge of the technical challenges with regards to investigational product packaging and labeling.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 3rd July 2024 (COB)

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