Job Description

The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across our Company's full Research Laboratories portfolio of clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational and executional arms within the business.

Reporting to the Executive Director Head of Planning, the Sr Director, Pipeline Portfolio Manager is responsible for oversight of the clinical supply chain plans & execution to enable prioritization of work as needed across the work-centers. The Pipeline Portfolio Manager requires exquisite collaboration across GCS Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Supply Operations and our Global Development Quality (GDQ) partners, to ensure adjustment to work schedule are feasible and with key focus on protecting critical programs and mitigating patient impact.

Primary Responsibilities:

Integrated Communication Channels - establish seamless communication pathways between Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Supply Operations and GDQ to facilitate timely updates and ensure that all functions are aware of changes to work schedules.
Scenario Planning: Initiate and engage in proactive scenario planning to anticipate potential disruptions and assess the feasibility of schedule adjustments.
Prioritization of Critical Programs: Define and develop clear criteria for identifying and prioritizing critical programs, enabling effective allocation of resources to maintain program integrity and mitigate patient off-drug.
Real-Time monitoring and feedback: Implement systems for real-time monitoring of operations and schedule adherence, and appropriate supply chain performance metrics and KPIs. Establish continuous feedback loops in all work-centers to allow rapid responses to any emerging challenges, ensuring patient impact is minimized.
- Analyze supply chain capabilities and identify potential limitations in capacity using alert and action limits.
- Define and implement Hypercare processes for Packaging, Release and Distribution nodes including impact analysis on downstream tasks.
- Present current supply chain health findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
Cross-functional partnerships: conduct regular cross-functional engagement and workshops as necessary to strength relations between teams and build a unified approach to addressing potential scheduling challenges.
Provide mentorship and guidance to the GCS Planning Team and GCS Partner functions, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Coach and develop team members to enhance their skills, capabilities and knowledge when working with supply chain constraints.
Focus on Customers and Patients.
Make Rapid Disciplined decisions.
Demonstrate Ethics and Integrity.
In addition, the Pipeline Portfolio Manager may be assigned to lead and/or participate in departmental and/or cross-functional process improvement and strategic initiatives on behalf of GCS Planning and GCS.
Pipeline Portfolio Manager will be key Point of Contact for GCS Planning to the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) efforts for GCS.

Experience and Skills:

BS / MS / PhD in a scientific, business, or related discipline required.

Minimum of 10 + years' experience in supply chain management, clinical drug development or end-to-end clinical drug manufacturing & commercialization, preferably a majority spent in clinical trials or commercial supply technical roles.

Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated knowledge of Clinical Trial Supply Chain practices and ability to negotiate with key stakeholder groups at all levels and drive/influence results.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively influence and /or manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills .

Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and software and inventory management systems.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

Proven record in project / portfolio management.

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable.

Proven ability to analyze, integrate, recommend, contribute to development of conceptual plans for (and lead implementation of) strategic processes and change initiatives cross-functionally.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrates ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts and engage in decision making as well as partner and influence across functional areas and organizations.

Exceptional written and verbal communication and relationship skills along with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.

Ability to prioritize tasks and initiatives appropriately to mitigate supply risks.

Additional Skills:

Knowledge of drug development, production, distribution, shipping, destruction, and reconciliation processes and procedures.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Familiarity with data analytics/visualization software.

Familiarity with SAP as an ERP/MRP system.

Familiarity with GMP/GCP requirements, quality procedures, and SOP execution.

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Directeur Senior, Responsable du Portefeuille de Pipeline des Fournitures Cliniques Globales
L'organisation des Fournitures Cliniques Globales (GCS) est responsable de la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement clinique intégrée de bout en bout pour l'ensemble du portefeuille des essais cliniques des Laboratoires de Recherche (MRL). GCS est responsable de la planification, de l'approvisionnement, de l'étiquetage, de l'emballage et de la livraison des fournitures cliniques aux sites cliniques à l'échelle mondiale. L'organisation de Planification GCS (Planification) est l'interface clé entre les équipes de développement clinique et les bras opérationnels et d'exécution au sein de l'entreprise.

Relevant du Directeur Exécutif Responsable de la Planification, le Directeur Senior, Responsable du Portefeuille de Pipeline, est chargé de superviser les plans et l'exécution de la chaîne d'approvisionnement clinique afin de permettre la priorisation du travail selon les besoins à travers les centres de travail. Le Responsable du Portefeuille de Pipeline nécessite une collaboration exquise entre la Planification GCS, la Planification Maître, les Opérations de Fournitures Cliniques et nos partenaires en Qualité du Développement Global (GDQ), afin de garantir que les ajustements au calendrier de travail soient réalisables, avec un accent particulier sur la protection des programmes critiques et la réduction de l'impact sur les patients.

Responsabilités Principales :
• Canaux de Communication Intégrés - établir des voies de communication fluides entre la Planification, la Planification Maître, les Opérations de Fournitures Cliniques et le GDQ pour faciliter les mises à jour en temps opportun et s'assurer que toutes les fonctions soient informées des changements dans les calendriers de travail.
• Planification de Scénarios : Initier et s'engager dans une planification proactive de scénarios pour anticiper les perturbations potentielles et évaluer la faisabilité des ajustements de calendrier.
• Priorisation des Programmes Critiques : Définir et développer des critères clairs pour identifier et prioriser les programmes critiques, permettant une allocation efficace des ressources pour maintenir l'intégrité des programmes et atténuer l'impact sur les patients hors traitement.
• Suivi et Retour d'Information en Temps Réel : Mettre en œuvre des systèmes de suivi en temps réel des opérations et du respect des calendriers, ainsi que des indicateurs de performance et des KPI appropriés pour la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Établir des boucles de rétroaction continues dans tous les centres de travail pour permettre des réponses rapides à tout défi émergent, garantissant que l'impact sur les patients soit minimisé.
• Analyser les Capacités de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement et identifier les limitations potentielles de capacité en utilisant des alertes et des limites d'action.
• Définir et mettre en œuvre des processus de Hypercare pour les nœuds d'emballage, de libération et de distribution, y compris l'analyse d'impact sur les tâches en aval.
• Présenter les résultats actuels de la santé de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et les recommandations à la direction senior et aux parties prenantes.
• Partenariats interfonctionnels : mener des engagements réguliers interfonctionnels et des ateliers si nécessaire pour renforcer les relations entre les équipes et construire une approche unifiée pour faire face aux défis potentiels de planification.
• Fournir mentorat et conseils à l'équipe de planification GCS et aux fonctions partenaires GCS, favorisant un environnement de travail collaboratif et performant. Encadrer et développer les membres de l'équipe pour améliorer leurs compétences, capacités et connaissances lorsqu'ils travaillent avec des contraintes de chaîne d'approvisionnement.
• Se concentrer sur les clients et les patients.
• Prendre des décisions rapides et disciplinées.
• Démontrer de l'éthique et de l'intégrité.
• De plus, le Responsable du Portefeuille de Pipeline peut être chargé de diriger et/ou de participer à des initiatives d'amélioration des processus et stratégiques départementales et/ou interfonctionnelles au nom de la Planification GCS et de GCS.

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Expected US salary range:
$169,700.00 - $267,200.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
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Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
05/13/2025
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