Clinical Supply Chain Planner - Contract - Cambridge, MA
Proclinical is seeking a Clinical Supply Chain Planner to support the management of clinical trial materials for global clinical trials.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating packaging, labeling, distribution, and supply-demand forecasting while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply strategies, mitigate risks, and maintain efficient operations.
Skills & Requirements:
- Degree in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Management.
- Knowledge of end-to-end clinical supply chain activities.
- Familiarity with supply-demand forecasting systems (e.g., NSIDE, Bioclinica, Oracle).
- Experience with IRT systems and GxP standards.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex challenges.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to external influences and identify new strategies.
The Clinical Supply Chain Planner's responsibilities will be:
- Oversee the packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial materials for global studies.
- Support the development, testing, and oversight of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems and actively manage clinical trial materials using these systems.
- Utilize and manage budget forecasting and planning tools.
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations to align on demand assumptions and develop supply strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Design and manage supply-demand forecasts using web-based optimization tools.
- Identify potential supply risks and implement mitigation plans as needed.
- Drive the label creation and approval process, including translations and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Communicate clinical supply needs to Global Planning and ensure seamless coordination of demand and supply.
- Support the return and destruction of clinical trial materials for assigned protocols.
- Monitor program and protocol budgets, track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and work towards achieving cost-saving targets.
- Maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with quality requirements and operational alignment.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact
Anderson Maldonado at a.maldonado@proclinical.com
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