Clinical Supply Chain Manager * open to several EMEA …, Bloemfontein

Clinical Supply Chain Manager open to several EMEA countries (Homebased) Updated:

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Bloemfontein, EC, South Africa Job ID: 25108544-OTHLOC-4565-2DR

Description Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our ClinicalSolutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.

Job Responsibilities The position provides customer-focused leadership of operational and financial aspects of clinical trial supplies management during the complete project life cycle. Duties include liaising with customers, vendors, and/or investigative sites to manage Clinical Trial Supplies deliverables. Assignments may range in size and complexity from single service studies to full scope, multiple protocol projects and/or global projects across various phases and functional areas.

Core Responsibilities

Manages clinical trial supplies for assigned studies and ensures compliance with GMP, GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements

Accountable for the operational delivery and financial performance of services assigned to the Clinical Supplies team

Liaise with the Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator for IoR/EoR services as required

Leads the identification of and contracting with approved Clinical Trial Supplies related vendors, as necessary

Provides vendor management, inclusive of ensuring key Clinical Trial Supplies deliverables are met and financial parameters of contracts are upheld

Defines supplies requirements in collaboration with client packaging and distribution vendors and the Project Lead (PL)

Provides oversight for the creation, implementation and maintenance of drug and supply distribution plans

Accountable for maintenance of project information on a variety of databases and systems

Oversees the inventory, supply, and re-supply plans for subject kits and/or study medication required for the duration of a study and provides relevant reports for customers and management

Provides oversight for development and implementation of project plans in accordance with Controlled Documents and ensures proper archival of records in Trial Master Files to ensure inspection readiness

Develops contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful provision of all required clinical trial supplies

Participates in bid defense meetings to demonstrate overall capabilities of the Clinical Trial Supplies Management team and specific strategies for management of clinical trial supplies logistics for new business opportunities

Develops strong relationships with current and potential customers to ensure satisfaction and identify new business opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field

Prior experience in a contract research organization, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company in project management or clinical trial supplies management

Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices and other applicable regulatory requirements

Strong organizational skills

Strong ability to manage time and work independently

Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince and persuade

Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines while delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment

High level of competency in English language

Proficiency with MS Office Applications

Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25%)

Disclaimer Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company may assign other tasks, duties, or job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education may also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations where appropriate.

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