Clinical Supply Chain Manager, Home-Office - Bloemfontein at IQVIA

• In this key position, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, leading them through the planning and delivery of a supply chain that meets highest quality standards and study timelines.
• If you enjoy combining analytical thinking with operational leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to advancing clinical research.

Your responsibilities might include:

• Interpret clinical trial protocols to create and execute an effective clinical trial supply chain solution.
• Create master English label text in accordance with relevant regulatory framework (e.g. Annex 13).
• Create and maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans so that packed clinical supplies are readily available in accordance with the project requirements.
• Initiate packaging campaigns with the assigned vendor and provide oversight to ensure on-time delivery.
• Setup, monitor, and where necessary, update study assigned Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed.
• Create an appropriate distribution plan and have oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure that the supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time.
• Provide ongoing budget tracking activities so that projects are run efficiently and in accordance with client approved quotations.
• Maintains 100% compliance on all assigned training and applies learnings to everyday practice.
• Remain up to date in all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.
• Lead client and vendor related meetings where necessary to discuss clinical supply chain topics or status updates.
• Create a Temperature Excursion management plan.
• Manage the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to the IQVIA Clinical Trial Supplies team.
• Conducts thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure all risks are systematically reviewed and appropriate mitigations are executed.

Education, knowledge and qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher-level degree in a science or business function.
• 2-3 Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials.
• In addition, at least 3 Years experience in Clinical Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to demonstrate good project management skills.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Proficient in the English language.