R&D - CSO - IPM International Leader - Asia - BJ

Job description

Job context

In clinical development area ( CSO – Clinical Science Operation), there is a department ( CSCO - Clinical Supply Chain Operation) dedicated to supply patients with Investigational products. This department is in charge of  management manufacturing and distribution of kits.

For distribution, a dedicated team ( IPM – Investigational Project Manager) with WW country footprint support local distribution follow up.

Main responsibilities

The IPM International leader is responsible to oversee the management of IMP activities in the countries under Investigational Project Manager (IPM) scope to guarantee that distribution operations are performed on time and in conformance with Sanofi standard and international regulations

From a team management point of view ( 9 headcount IPMs to manage) , IPM international Leader  is in charge to :

·  Define priorities and objectives to IPM and support them on a daily basis
·  Develop IPM
·  Assign IPM resource adequately per country to ensure business continuity all along the clinical supply chain, using forecast sanofi tool as reference
·  Conduct regular team meetings,  WW scope

From an operation point of view, IPM international Leader is in charge to : 

·  Define distribution strategy(ies) per country & maintain relevant data bases & qualified depots for IMP distribution by CSCO stakeholders and distribution vendors
·  Be the key operational CSCO contact for global distribution depot vendor to ensure compliance with CSCO processes and strategy
·  Develop training program & guidelines for the IPM team
·  Perform a strategic oversight of contractors activity through provider management
·  Collaborate with CSCO stakeholders to provide international IMP distribution expertise in the development of transversal projects, setting up of new tools, and design of relevant distribution processes
·  Propose quick wins and simplification of distribution processes

Skill requested / requirement

Language skills :

·  Good level of English (written and spoken)
·  Another language is a plus

Operational skills / knowledges :

·  Management skills
·  Strong knowledge in clinical trial management and Clinical Supply chain
·  Experience in successful vendor management and oversight
·  Risk management skills
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills
·  Excellent negotiation skills, strong problem-solving skills
·  Ability to organize and lead meetings.
·  Thorough understanding of GMP, GCP & GDP and other IMP regulatory requirements
·  Collaborative mindset
·  Strong ability to analyze data
·  Project management skill

Qualification / experiences:

·  Clinical trial expertise
·  Clinical supply chain expertise
·  Project management expertise

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