Associate Manager, Clinical Drug Supply Forecasting and Planning

The Associate Manager, Clinical Drug Supply Forecasting and Planning role will be responsible for translating key clinical development parameters and study designs into robust demand forecasts and operational outputs for study-level clinical supply planning. This position is accountable for the development, maintenance and communication of clinical trial supplies demand forecasts for clinical programs and protocols within the Global Development portfolio. This position will enable IOPS Supply Chain to maintain transparency to dynamic clinical trial requirements and assist in optimizing the use of clinical supply inventories.

• Collaborates with Clinical Drug Supply Managers to prepare and present study-level forecasts and demand plans to key partners within Global Development and IOPS, covering demand for both internally manufactured supplies and comparator drug supply procurement.
• Develop an understanding of clinical trial operational expectations by reviewing the study design, expected pace of enrollment, dosing schedule, and translating study assumptions into robust demand forecasts. Aid in the creation and management of IRT algorithms based on predicted conduct of clinical trials and established forecasts.
• Responsible for regular updates of previously built forecasts (at multiple levels of granularity, as required) corresponding to revised landmarks or current information for ongoing trials (e.g. actual inventory levels, actual site and patient enrollment).
• Advises Clinical Drug Supply & Logistics (CDSL), IOPS and Clinical Management of resource constraints and recommends strategies which will influence the ability of CDSL to meet existing or anticipated demands.
• Attend Global Clinical Sub-Team meetings and participate in presenting study-level forecasts and demand plans to team members.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of the function of forecasting in the supply chain and has the ability to creatively translate that knowledge to develop forecasting tools/processes that will achieve standardization and improve efficiency.
• Additional competencies include knowledge of packaging and labeling, global distribution, IRT technology, outsourcing management, performance metrics, project management, and conformance of quality and compliance requirements. Experience with forecast, planning, and simulations software a plus.

• Experience in clinical forecasting including the ability to translate complex clinical trial designs into demand forecasts and supply plans to meet business objectives.
• Prior experience with forecasting and simulation optimization software preferred.
• Strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Risk identification and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to generate trust by demonstrating the highest level of consistency between communications and associated output. Maintains professional integrity in all areas of aspects of their work, especially under pressure.
• Ability to make forecasting decisions that align work with organizational priorities, even in ambiguous situations, and provides an adequate level of guidance to other functional areas to empower them to make similar decisions to achieve common goals.

To be considered, you'll need a Bachelor's degree (Degree in supply chain related or drug development discipline or equivalent qualification or experience) and:

• Experience working in clinical supply chains (3+ years)
• Experience in forecasting and supply planning
• Working knowledge of the EU Clinical Trial Directive, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and global regulatory environment impacting the provision of investigational products
• Knowledge of R&D supply chain and drug development process
• Knowledge of Clinical Development processes relevant to the supply of clinical materials

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