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Clinical Supply Chain Manager

July 31st 2024

iTeos Belgium SA

Mission Description

The CSCM will work with the project teams, vendors, and CMC to oversee the end-to-end clinical supply chain activities.

The SCM will drive the Global Clinical Supply deliverables and outcomes, as a key point of contact to stakeholders across Clinical, Clinical Operations, CMC, Discovery, Quality Assurance and Regulatory.

Clinical Supply chain keeps the mechanisms of supply and demand operating smoothly so that patients have access to the drugs. This means that improper supply chain management can have a significant impact on patient safety and outcomes.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

• Lead oversight, coordination and selection of various supply chain vendors and services, and other strategic or continuous improvement goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams, which include internal and external resources, to coordinate and handle the delivery of clinical supplies for specified assets.
• Manage oversight of packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial material for global clinical trials.
• Generate multiple supply/ demand scenarios for Finished Good and or Investigational Medicinal Product (final labeled kits). Implement scenarios using appropriate analytical techniques, reporting capability/turning data into information.
• Use knowledge of tools to increase productivity, manage complexity, and improve forecast quality.
• Accountable for problem-solving and resolution of issues involving a range of technical, quality, regulatory and operational issues to ensure delivery to patient without compromising quality or cost.
• Create Study Specific Technical Agreements (or equivalent) for specified projects.
• Support (Interactive Response Technology) IRT development, user acceptance testing (UAT), and system oversight, as well as utilize the system to actively manage clinical trial material.
• Directly responsible for all information regarding the global use of investigational material in clinical studies: Forecasting, Packaging, Distribution, Inventory Management, Project Management and Financial Planning/Budgeting

 

Strategic / Collaborative

• Working as a key member of the Clinical and Project team, proactively recognize and address logistical and regulatory issues associated with the requirements of the clinical development program and project team objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into plans for team execution.
• Influence overall objectives of supply chain planning, forecasting and the clinical programs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Clinical, cross-functional program teams and vendors, including serving as the first point of escalation for issues related to clinical supply.

 

Organizational

• Manage/support cross-functional projects such as cross-functional process/system integration.
• Responsible to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Candidate profile

• B.S. or graduate, degree within a scientific discipline required with 8-10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry, with at least 5 years in direct Supply Chain Management experience preferred.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams utilizing project management, negotiation, and strategic planning skillset.
• Foundational understanding of end-to-end clinical supply chain activities.
• Understanding of GxP concepts and impact to clinical supply.
• Ability to develop forecasts and supply plans for investigational products incorporating expiry management and accounting for complex regulatory requirements.
• Experience leveraging tools and systems to help with demand forecasting.
• Experience with IRT systems and providing stakeholder input for IRT development.
• Experience making data-driven decisions with the ability to interpret and present data clearly and effectively to partnering stakeholders.
• Highly detail oriented with ability to interpret complex information via excellent written, presentation/oral communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc).
• Ability to build positive relationships, with both internal and external partners.
• Effective collaborator who can bring together multiple stakeholders to develop and implement effective supply chain management strategies.
• Change-Agility needed, a mindset who can thrive in a dynamic, complex, and regulated environment.
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Offer

 

• A stimulating position within a high-potential innovative biotech company
• The opportunity to work in a science-driven, dynamic, respectful, and professional environment.
• A challenging scientific and business growth in which you get to bring your knowledge and skills.
• An employment agreement contract with an attractive salary package in line with the position responsibilities and your experience.

Contact Details

Please send your CV together with an adapted cover letter to the following address: jobs@iteostherapeutics.com. Please, mention the reference CSC in the mail object. Your application and related information will remain strictly confidential.