Supply and Logistics Leader

Key Accountabilities:

1.Project management

• Review and approve project scope, timelines and budget for the

  contract    development.    Identify     and    communicate    project deliverables to all stakeholders.

• Engaging internal and external clients to develop logistics concepts and solutions in order to meet study deliverables, objectives and profitability while achieving client satisfaction

• Ensure study/project timelines and budgets are met in accordance to the contractual agreement including proactive management and communication of timeline changes to ensure the efficiencies are maximized

• Review, overseeing and management of the resources assigned to the project to ensure the CTS&L FTE assigned is appropriate and meeting the study’s requirement

• Perform risk assessment and develops mitigation/contingency plans as needed and manages project execution accordingly Prepare, participate in and follow up on audits/inspections

• Undertake the full range of project-based duties relevant to the leadership, management and development of the project team to ensure their performance meets and/or exceeds the requirements to be fulfilled both on the study as well as on a personal goals/objectives level

2.Operational Strategy and Execution

• Develop & manage execution of project or program related clinical supply, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution & laboratory logistics strategy with

  relevant stakeholders in line with applicable regulations

• Communicate with 3rd party providers and negotiates scope of work in conjunction with procurement

• Develop supply schedule, seeks feedback from Clinical team on study progress and adjust accordingly and provide feedback to depots

• Lead formal hand over meeting with the Proposal Support

• Develop and implement production, depot and distribution strategy including collaborating with 3rd party depots with relevant stakeholders

• Overview the operational management of programs and assets

3. Financial Management

• Ensures study/project timelines and budgets are met in accordance to the contract agreement

• Finance and Profitability Management (Monthly, control, input) incl. client invoicing

  Maintain PAREXEL’s Internal Project controlling/Financial systems

  including but not limited to monthly revenue and forecasting

• Pass Thru Cost (PTC) management with controls and reporting of costs for internal service fees and external providers incl. invoicing

• Gather feedback and evaluate on the projects status and identify

  for any potential CIS (Change in Scope) for professional and/or

• PTC needed in a timely manner to ensure that the operational tasks are contractually covered

• Follow through on any CIS until signature

• Monitors the projects status and identify for any potential Change in Scope

  (CIS) needed in a timely manner to ensure that the operational tasks are managed

• Contributes to profitability/finance management (monthly reporting & forecasting, budget control, change in scope management

4. Customer satisfaction and Client Liaison

5. Ensure Quality and Process improvement

Skills:

• Client focused approach to work
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Operational Leadership and Project management skills
• Proven strong business and commercial acumen
• Proven consultative selling and negotiation, communication and customer management skills
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to Mentor, give work instructions, encourage, train and support team members
• Ability to develop creative solutions for any Clinical Supply Chain aspect, incl. PLD services
• Sound operational understanding of Clinical Studies and related Supply Chain aspects
• Global team management and development skills
• Self- Motivated with a professional attitude
• Capacity to work effectively in a matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork
• Proficient use of MS office suite
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of the GxP regulatory framework

Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent understanding of logistics operations
• Extensive experience of pharmaceutical/Clinical research/consulting industry
• Profound experience in laboratory logistics and/or clinical supply chain management or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Strong competencies in leading financial tasks such as budgeting, revenue recognition, change in scope analysis, cost negotiations, and financial metrics analysis
• Project management and/or significant team leadership experience
• Individuals should have a strong understanding of cross functional activities
• Profound multinational work experience
• Fluent in English

Education: