I am looking for a Sr. Associate Global Study Planner for my biotech client from Breda.

In this role, you independently execute Demand and Supply Planning processes for dedicated clinical studies with a global scope. You ensure Finished Drug Product supplies from the study start throughout the last patient dosed and you are involved until study closure. It is your responsibility to coordinate efficient and effective operational inventory management. Balance ensures supplies and minimizing scrap during the full length of the study.

The global study planner is responsible for the demand and supply planning for the assigned clinical studies, typically less than 10 studies by the planner. You manage the packaging and labeling orders to ensure supply based on the latest expected demand for a study. You ensure supply readiness for each new study that is about to start. You represent the planning steam in improvement initiatives and cross-functional meetings. You manage performance through the daily SQDIP Performance Board and adhere to the targets for supply and demand-driven metrics and measures.

Your responsibilities:

• You are involved and prepared for forecast drug conversations and adjust system settings timely to reflect the latest expectations on study demand until the end of the trial. This includes attending and leading meetings with the study manager based in the UK or the US.
• Based on demand at the clinical sites and available supplies that hit an expiry date, you ensure supply in the central warehouses and all sites that participate in the clinical trial. Indicate the ratio, volume, and timing of packaging and shipment of packed supplies.
• You balance the right amount of inventory with the scrap risk and management guidance on inventory levels.
• You resolve logistical conflicts impacting studies and R&D milestones ensuring that supplies are not on the critical path.
• You promptly identify and escalate risks to study timelines or clinical supplies, from a supply chain perspective to all key stakeholders and internal management.
• You utilize systems to effectively manage key products such as the Forecasting system, SAP, Hospital inventory and dosing system, Dashboard controls, and internal documents as a source for daily activities.
• You articulate clearly the clinical supply chain management processes and strategies to key stakeholders.
• You identify, review, and/or update existing procedures as per Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• You negotiate resolution of resource conflicts where necessary and actively participate in planning meetings to ensure that project needs, priorities, and timing are understood.

What do you bring?

• Knowledge of (clinical) supply chain management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in logistics, business administration
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in supply planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written communication

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced experience in MS Office applications
• Experience in using ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Basic understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting clinical supplies

Practicalities

• Location: Breda (hybrid model of working)
• Full time
• Attractive salary with extra benefits such as the 13th month, unlimited travel allowance, and 30 days of vacation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to b.wydurska@panda-int.com today! Let's connect as soon as possible.

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