Supply and Logistics Specialist

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Key Accountabilities :

Project Management

• •Engage with SLPM to develop logistics concepts and solutions in order to meet the client’s satisfaction and the profitability of the projects
• •Keep up to date with study scope and progress to ensure that study/project timelines and budgets are met in accordance to the contractual agreement including proactive management and communication of any changes and/or risks
• •Ensure that study specific management tools and documents are in place
• •Manage resources assigned to the project to ensure the CTS&L FTE assigned is appropriate and meeting the study’s requirement

Financial Management

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

Operational Strategy and Management

• •Collaborate with team to develop a clinical supply, sourcing and distribution strategy with relevant stakeholder and make sure that required documentation is in place
• •Communicate with 3rd party providers and negotiate scope of work in conjunction with procurement.
• •Develop and plan inventory according to strategy, quantities and forecast
• •Develop supply schedule, seek feedback from Clinical team on study progress and adjust accordingly and provide feedback to depots

(Senior) Ensure Quality and Process Improvement

• •Identify and initiate process improvements
• •Mentoring of Clinical Supply Specialists and Clinical Supply Assistants

Skills:

• •Client focused approach to work
• •Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• •Proven consultative selling and negotiation, communication and customer management skills.
• •Ability to support team members.
• •Ability to develop creative solutions.
• •Sound/Excellent operational understanding.
• •Self- Motivated with a professional attitude.
• •Capacity to work effectively in a matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork.
• •Basic Project management skills
• •Proficient use of MS office suite
• •Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• •Good/Very good understanding of the GxP regulatory framework

Knowledge and Experience :

• •Extensive experience of pharmaceutical/Clinical research/consulting industry.
• •Profound/Superior experience in clinical logistics or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• •Project management experience
• •Individuals should have a strong understanding of cross functional activities
• •Profound multinational work experience.
• •Fluent in English

Education:

Educated to B.A/ B.S. or Master degree, or equivalent (e.g. Pharm. D.), in biology, pharmacy, or other health –related discipline, international trade, business administration or logistics or relevant work experience