Clinical Supply Program Lead

4 weeks ago


Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

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.

Join our Operations team as a Clinical Supply Program Lead (CSPL), a pivotal role within Global Clinical Supply Chain. As a CSPL, you will be responsible for the end-to-end clinical supply chain of a global program of products. You will have the opportunity to influence the long-term strategy of the clinical supply chain and represent R&D Supply Chain at PT&D and Global project teams. This role offers the chance to lead a multi-functional team to drive strategy and manage supply chain performance through key performance indicators.

What you’ll do:

As a CSPL, you will be accountable for the development and performance of clinical supply chains, owning the end-to-end supply of products in the development portfolio. You will 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. You will lead the Supply Chain Team (SCT) which is accountable for developing and maintaining the supply plan for the program. You will also be responsible for managing a significant budget for supply activities and materials for the project.

Responsibilities will include:

Influencing the design phase with relevant experts to drive an optimized supply chain design with respect to quality, risk and cost for the business

Working in conjunction with the Supply Chain planner to guarantee: Balancing Short to Mid-term Supply and Demand, Inventory Management, input into D&OP Process, planning Excellence Process Requirements, SS Master Data Management

Overall endorsement of the supply plan 

Maintainingappropriate information for supply activities in PLANIT in line with RBU.

Ensuring ongoing supply through transition from development sources to commercial sources of manufacture.

Managing change in demand and supply, resolve issues, escalating when appropriate.

Understanding and acting according to GxP and understanding the impact it has on supply chain activities.

Ensuring timely delivery of information to meet internal and external regulatory and legal requirements.

Working with CSSLs to resolve issues, share standard processes and continually develop competence.

Promoting supply chain practice in PT&D and interfacing functions

Being responsible for introducing innovation into the Supply chain ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.

Taking lead in motivating others within the function and communicating the Supply Chain strategies.

Taking responsibility for handling issues and making complex trade-offs with both internal and external partners. This will require well developed conceptual and analytical thinking to make complex judgements and deliver innovative solutions.

Acting as a sponsor to support and manage the implementation of supply chain change and be the 1st point of contract for Senior Stakeholders within the organizations.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Minimum education BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject area

In-depth knowledge of supply chains and drug development process.

In-depth knowledge of Clinical Development processes relevant to investigational products.

Awareness of GXP Standards within a Clinical environment.

Demand management and forecasting experience.

In-depth experience of project management and influencing and leading business partner relationships.

Proficient IT skills with an ability to adapt and operate in multiple systems.

Strong influencing, negotiating, and problem-solving skills across geographical and cultural boundaries.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Working knowledge of the Clinical Trial Directive and global regulatory environment impacting the provision of investigational products.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, supporting each other on our journeys. We are leading the way in delivering Lean processes that drive greater efficiency and speed. Sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do, ensuring we manage our environmental impact across all our activities and products. Join us in making an impact on society through our sustainability goals, pioneering AstraZeneca's sustainability strategy.

Ready to make a difference beyond patients? Apply no later than May 8th 2024 to be a key contributor to Zero Carbon by 2025 and carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030. 

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.


Opening date: April 24th, 2024
Closing date: May 8th, 2024

Date Posted

24-apr.-2024

Closing Date

07-maj-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

    You will have the opportunity to influencethe longterm strategy of the clinical supply chain and represent RDSupply Chain at PTD and Global project teams. This role offers thechance to lead a multifunctional team to drive strategy and managesupply chain performance through key performanceindicators.What youlldo:As a CSPL you will beaccountable for the...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom Cpl Life Sciences Full time

    **Contract - Associate Clinical Program Supply Chain** We have an exciting opportunity for an **Associate in Clinical Program Supply Chain**! The **Associate in Clinical Supply Program is a **key role in delivering and managing the performance against the overall supply chain strategy. Working alongside the Clinical Supply Chain Programme Lead to be...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom Workday Full time

    Lead Quality Advisor, Clinical Supply Quality Location: UK (Macclesfield)Type: Permanent Competitive Salary & BenefitsBe proud to play a significant role to bring safe and effective new medicines to patients. We are adventurous, agile and pragmatic to enable our business to use innovative solutions and technologies to supply clinical trial materials to...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    Introduction to Role: Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey within our Clinical Manufacture & Supply (CM&S) team. We are seeking a Network Supply Planner to play a pivotal role in this transformation, through establishing Network Supply Planning and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) processes. This role is...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    The Clinical Manufacturing and Supply (CM&S) function is accountable for the supply of medicines to support AstraZeneca’s clinical trials. This includes planning, drug substance manufacture, drug product manufacture, packaging and distribution to depots / clinical investigator sites. The Clinical Logistics team within CM&S has the accountability to ensure...

  • Planning Lead

    1 month ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    **Build a long-term career with global knowledge and opportunities**: In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and...

  • Program Manager

    6 days ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time

    We are looking for a candidate can handle a complex program with difficult stakeholders from the data side.Required experience:We have a requirement for a very strong and experienced Programme Manager to come in and lead one of our strategic programs of work.We require someone with mature experience and has familiar with data and analytics programme.Need to...

  • Program Manager

    5 days ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time

    We are looking for a candidate can handle a complex program with difficult stakeholders from the data side.Required experience:We have a requirement for a very strong and experienced Programme Manager to come in and lead one of our strategic programs of work.We require someone with mature experience and has familiar with data and analytics programme.Need to...

  • Program Manager

    6 days ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time

    We are looking for a candidate can handle a complex program with difficult stakeholders from the data side.Required experience:We have a requirement for a very strong and experienced Programme Manager to come in and lead one of our strategic programs of work.We require someone with mature experience and has familiar with data and analytics programme.Need to...

  • Program Manager

    6 days ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time

    We are looking for a candidate can handle a complex program with difficult stakeholders from the data side. Required experience: We have a requirement for a very strong and experienced Programme Manager to come in and lead one of our strategic programs of work. We require someone with mature experience and has familiar with data and analytics programme. ...

  • Program Manager

    5 days ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are looking for a candidate can handle a complex program with difficult stakeholders from the data side.Required experience:We have a requirement for a very strong and experienced Programme Manager to come in and lead one of our strategic programs of work.We require someone with mature experience and has familiar with data and analytics...

  • Global Supply Chain

    1 month ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    **Global Supply Chain & Strategy Sustainability Lead** **Macclesfield, Gartuna or Gaithersburg** **Introduction to Role**: Are you ready to step into a dynamic new environment and lead the delivery of Sustainability strategy and initiatives within Global Supply Chain & Strategy? Due to an exciting strategic re-alignment within our GSC&S Therapy Area (TA)...

  • Quality Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom Workday Full time

    Quality Advisor - Clinical Supply QualityType: PermanentLocation: MacclesfieldCompetitive salary and benefitsIntroduction to role:Join us at AstraZeneca as a Quality Advisor in our Operations team. Be the voice of the patient and play a critical role in monitoring and signing off each batch of medicine as if it were for your own family. Your contributions...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    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 expansive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth...

  • Global Supply Chain

    2 days ago


    Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    Global Supply Chain & Strategy Sustainability Lead Macclesfield, Gartuna or Gaithersburg Introduction to Role: Are you ready to step into a dynamic new environment and lead the delivery of Sustainability strategy and initiatives within Global Supply Chain & Strategy? Due to an exciting strategic re-alignment within our GSC&S Therapy Area (TA)...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom East Cheshire NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for a friendly and dynamic person to join our small clinical effectiveness team for 12 months due to a member of the team going on maternity leave. To monitor service areas clinical audit activity as defined by the annual audit programme, ensuring compliance with Clinical Audit Policy and procedures. To support and work with the service area...

  • Program Manager

    5 days ago


    Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time

    Job Description We are looking for a candidate can handle a complex program with difficult stakeholders from the data side. Required experience: We have a requirement for a very strong and experienced Programme Manager to come in and lead one of our strategic programs of work. We require someone with mature experience and has familiar with data and...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom East Cheshire NHS Trust Full time

    **This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.** An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced audio typist with medical terminology to join our dedicated team in the Clinical Transcription Suite. The...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    **External Operations Lead** **Competitive salary and benefits** 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 expansive culture that champions diversity...


  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

    **EMEA Supply Regional Finance Business Partner** **Macclesfield UK, Warsaw Poland** **Competitive salary and benefits apply** AstraZeneca is a global, creative, biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's...