Clinical Supply Chain Programme Lead

**Clinical Supply Chain Programme Lead**:

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Locations: Macclesfield - UK, Gothenburg - SE, Warsaw - Poland**
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Competitive Salary & Benefits**
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Date Posted: 25.02.22**

**Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one**

In our dynamic environment, be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. Agile and collaborative, we work cross-functionally, as well as externally, to thrive at pace.

We are currently recruiting a **Clinical Supply Chain Programme Lead **to join our Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) function.

PT&D are the bridge which turns forward-thinking science into actual medicines that help millions of people. 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.

The **Clinical Supply Chain Programme Lead, **is a key role accountable for the end to end clinical supply chain of a global programme of products. You will have a specific responsibility for the long-term strategy and will be a strong influencer in its design.

**What you'll do**:
As a key partner working across different organisations, you will represent Clinical Supply & Operations in PT&D and Global project teams, as well as leading a matrix multi-functional team to drive strategy and to manage supply chain performance through key performance indicators. You will;
- Be responsible for the development and performance of clinical supply chains owning the E2E supply of products in the development portfolio
- Lead the Supply Chain Team (SCT) which is accountable for developing and maintaining the supply plan for the project
- Work in conjunction with the Supply Chain Planner to balance short to mid-term Supply and Demand, Inventory Management and input into D&OP Process
- Establish development projects to ensure the delivery of the supply of materials, moving from development sources to commercial sources of manufacture
- Understand GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and the impact it has on supply chain activities
- Monitor the performance of the Supply Chain and optimize for higher volume phases of the project, balancing speed, quality and cost with respect to the agreed level of risk
- Be accountable for a significant budget for supply activities and materials for a project
- Ensure timely delivery of information to meet internal and external regulatory and legal requirements
- Manage change in demand and supply, resolve issues, advancing when appropriate

**Essential for the role**:

- Extensive experience of working in supply chains
- Significant experience of business relationship management
- Capability in partnering, influencing and optimising customer requirements
- Knowledge of Clinical Supply Chains, drug development process and GMP standards.
- Awareness of GXP Standards within a Clinical environment
- Demand Management and forecasting experience
- Strong Project Management, change management and risk management capability

**Desirable for the role**:

- Proven technical skills and mindset in supply chain management including demand management, supply chain design, optimisation and delivery
- Consistent track record of leading global cross functional teams
- Good influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries
- Solid understanding of the Clinical Trial Directive and global regulatory environment impacting the provision of investigational products

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

**So, what’s next**:
**Close Date**:13.03.22