TRIAL SUPPLY MANAGER Job

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TRIAL SUPPLY MANAGER-3946150716DescriptionJanssen Supply Chain is part of Janssen Supply Group, LLC, a global organization whose mission is to deliver affordable medicines to anyone, anywhere any day. Our priorities are grounds in our commitment to the safety of our people and in earning the trust of our customers and communities through the quality and reliability of our products.
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Trial Supply Manager (Demand Planner)The PDMS Clinical Supply Chain holds the global responsibility for all clinical supplies of the Janssen Research & Development portfolio and the Global Medical Affairs portfolio. Our activities include all in-house and outsourced manufacturing of clinical supplies (API, Drug Product, Packaged and Labeled Clinical Supplies), demand forecasting, supply planning, and global distribution of clinical supplies. Through a global network and organization (US, Switzerland, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, India), we are responsible for the manufacturing and scale-up of small and large molecules products in development and low volume commercial supply, and secure the supply to more than 60.000 patients in more than 330 clinical trials every year. We are actively seeking a Lead, Clinical Trial Supply Planner to be based out of Malvern, PA or Titusville, NJ.This individual contributor is responsible for the management of clinical supplies during the execution phase of clinical trials consistent with GcP guidelines.
The Trial Supply Manager will be responsible for creating and executing supply strategies in view of changes in trial execution and ensuring a seamless transition from study design phase and assessing clinical study recruitment rates, forecasting for kit demand planning and ensuring supply planning is adopted accordingly. S/he will utilize business tools to manage inventories at depots and sites and ensuring on-time delivery with minimal overage of clinical supplies, issue resolution activities for supply aspects of clinical studies (e.g., packaging, distribution) and establish and modify trial specific distribution agreements.
The Trial Supply Manager will participate as a member of appropriate GCO clinical trial team, internal collaboration with GCO stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, interfacing with Global Trial Managers. S/he will develop excellent working relationships with the other groups within Supply Management. Managing trial supply specific budget and supporting business process improvement initiatives and all clinical supplies during trial execution within J&J Pharma R&D (large and small molecules and for all phases of clinical trials).J2W: LI NAQualificationsRequirements:A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 4 years’ experience is required.
Experience in a supply chain role(s) (MAKE, SOURCE, PLAN, DELIVER) is required. Experience in a clinical supply related role is preferable. Experience using clinical supply demand management/planning tools (e.g., tcVisualize, IVRS, OMP+) or equivalent supply chain planning systems (SAP/ERP) is preferred. Working knowledge and experience in S&OP processes is preferred. S/he must possess experience with the following functions preferred: clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, pharma/bio research and development, inventory management. General knowledge of GMP or GCP principles is preferred.
Working knowledge of M.S. Office is required. Intermediate
- Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues to internal and external stakeholders driving effective decision making is required. Cross-functional Coordination Skills – ability to partner in teamwork within own department/function as well as across departments. Problem Solving / Decision Making – takes an active role in analyzing and synthesizing problems and issues. Analytical Thinking –completes data analyses and develops results-oriented conclusions. Inventory Management Skills – ability to manage inventory and determine need for material and capacity to address expected demand; ability to execute resulting plans. S/he must possess an understanding of clinical supply chain planning tools (OMP+, OPX2, IWR/IVR, Optimizer) or equivalent supply chain management systems. (i.e. SAP/ERP planning systems). Demonstrated skill set utilizing planning tools for planning analysis (“What if” scenarios, capacity modeling, master scheduling, etc.). Intermediate skill set using MS Excel; ability to leverage Excel for efficient data analytics and decision making (pivot tables, graphs, conditional formatting, etc.)S/he must possess working knowledge and experience in S&OP process with in depth and detailed understanding of end to end supply chain processes. Demonstrates awareness of pack/label and logistics operations and uses knowledge effectively planning and execution activities; considers logistical trade-offs between costs and benefits related to shipping volumes. Risk Management Skills – evaluates risks based on sound business analyses. Budgeting Skills – ability to manage study specific budgets and communicate impact of changes; able to anticipate potential budgetary needs. Project Management – ability to take a leadership role in managing multiple, complex projects is preferred.
This position is located in Malvern, PA or Titusville, NJ and could require up to 10% travel.
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Primary Location:North America-United States-Pennsylvania-MalvernOther Locations:North America-United States-New Jersey-TitusvilleOrganization: Janssen Research & Development, LLC. (6084)Job Function: Clinical SuppliesCertain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
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