Supply Chain Study Manager

Adecco is the largest recruiting and staffing company in the world. Adecco Life Science is one of our specialized Business Lines, which works exclusively with Staffing Services and Recruitment of personnel for the Life Science industry. Our customers are Pharmaceutical-, Biotech- and Medtech companies. We are now recruiting a Supply Chain Study Manager, location Mölndal. Preferably the candidate start in January and the assignment will initially continue for six months. The candidate will be employed by Adecco.

The role
The Supply Chain Study Manager (SCSM) role is a key leadership role within R&D Supply Chain. The role holder will manage the supply chain for a portfolio of global clinical studies across all phases within a drug development programme. The SCSM works in collaboration with customer functions to influence and manage demand for individual studies, and is responsible for their supply chain deliverables through leadership of the Study Drug Delivery Team.

Within this role the SCSM will lead and provide direction to Study Drug Working Groups (SDWGs) comprising members of R&D SC, Clinical Development and external partners. Ensures the team delivers clinical supplies effectively and consistently, balancing cost and risk to supply with expert input and support from cross functional groups. Understand and translate clinical study protocol requirements into demand for drug product within a clinical study. Author the drug supply section of Clinical Study Protocol and lead development of master label text. Use simulation tools and supply chain expertise to design optimised, lean supply chains for individual studies and ensure delivery of the end to end supply of materials to meet study needs. Collaborate with CRO partners in development of pack design and review the technical part of the outsourcing contract. Review changes to the contract with CRO partners and Sourcing Managers as necessary. Monitor the budget for individual study supply activities and materials for the project. Flag deviations to SC Programme Manager. Manage change in demand and supply, resolve issues, escalating when appropriate.

Minimum experience
A suitable degree, qualification or experience in a supply chain drug development discipline. Experience in managing and influencing customer demands. Working knowledge of the Clinical Trial Directive and global regulatory environment impacting the provision of investigational products. In depth knowledge of R&D supply chain and drug development process. In depth knowledge of Clinical Development processes relevant to the supply of clinical materials. Experience of project management. Strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries. Risk identification and management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred experience/requirements
The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong ability to manage their time effectively, working on several studies or tasks within studies alongside each other and prioritising between them as needed. They will thrive in a fast paced role where there is often change to the studies, using effective evaluation and analysis of complex data sets to make decisions throughout the life of the studies. They will manage business and supplier relationships well and be able to influence others cross functionally and globally.

What do we offer?

Adecco is the world´s largest recruitment and staffing company and our most important asset is our qualified employees. With us, and on our customer assignments, you, as a consultant, will be appreciated for your difference-making competence! Your bank of experience will grow, as will your social and professional network of contacts. Adecco can offer you the opportunity of interesting assignments at attractive companies, of positions that perhaps never will be put on the open market.

We want you to feel good and will give you subsidies for preventive healthcare and discounts on training cards. In order for you to feel secure, you will also be covered by insurance and corporate healthcare.

Are you interested?

Then you should apply as soon as possible. The position is to be filled immediately, and, for that reason, work with recruitment is being done on a continual basis.

We look forward to your application!