Supply Chain Manager at AstraZeneca Gothenburg

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager for Clinical Trial medications to join AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

Would you like to utilise your planning and supply chain knowledge to lead clinical supplies for your portfolio of global clinical studies? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join our Clinical Study Supply Chain team at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. In this role you will project manage the design, plan, and set-up of the study supply chain to ensure on time delivery of clinical supplies. You will also lead a cross-functional team enabling continuous dialogue with both internal and external partners on study design requirements and associated changes which may impact the supply chain elements of the study.

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This position is a consulting assignment, which means that you will be employed by TNG during this time. The start date for the assignment is January 1st and it continues until December 30th.

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because an opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential.

Your Responsibilities

• Project manage the delivery of clinical supplies effectively and consistently, and input to the balance of costs and any risks to supply.
• Ensure effective communication with project teams and key partners across a global network.
• Support risk management of individual studies with proactive mitigation of risks that potentially impact the quality or delivery of supplies.
• Take ownership for Inventory management including any rework and recalls, extensions of shelf life and expiry date management, or stock destruction.
• Manage the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system to execute demand and supply planning.
• Work within GMP Quality Management Systems ensuring that you actively handle any deviations, complaints and change controls.

The Bigger Picture

In Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) we are the bridge which turns forward-thinking science into actual medicines that help millions of people around the world. We work across the entire value chain, crafting and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.

This is a key role within our Clinical Manufacturing and Supply teams, and we make sure clinical trial medications are available at the right quality, in the right quantity at the right time for every patient taking part in AstraZeneca´s trials all over the world. Our goal is to never miss a patient.

Our Expectations

• Bachelor´s Degree in Supply Chain, business or scientific subject area – equivalent experience within Supply Chain will be considered
• Experience within a Supply Chain Management environment with a holistic knowledge of end-to-end supply chain activities (minimum 2 years experience desirable)
• Proficient IT skills with an ability to adapt and operate in bespoke multiple systems
• Experience in running projects and in?uencing customer demands
• Experience of demand planning and forecasting and risk identification and management
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

To be successful in this role you need to be a fast learner, self-driven and comfortable working in a high pace R&D environment. You need to be a collaborative team player, flexible and have strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

Interested?
This is a staffing assignment which means that you are employed by TNG, but work for one of our customers. If you are interested in this position, apply right now! The selection process is ongoing and the position can be filled before the last apply-date. If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter.