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