Job Detail

The Team Leader, Clinical Supply Optimization Services is responsible for managing and coaching CSOS staff and planning and managing designated clinical supply chain Management activities for the Fisher Clinical Services (FCS) Clinical Supply Optimization Services (CSOS) unit. This position will work with FCS clients, packaging sites, depots, Clinical Supply Chain Managers and Drug Supply Coordinators to understand the supply chain requirements define the supply strategy and manage clinical trial materials on the study or program level. They will also participate & support the commercial team as Subject Matter Expert for business development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to promote the company vision


• Utilizes an extensive network in the pharmaceutical industry to generate and cultivate leads for the Clinical Supply Optimization Service


• Participates and presents at relevant industry conferences and seminars


• Works with FCS sales to coordinate a full service approach with prospective clients


• Represents and appropriately positions the CSOS service for potential clients


• Utilizes understanding of Clinical Trial Supply Chain Management best practice principles to develop new or improve existing business processes and appropriately document and revise or develop associated training materials


• Effectively mentors and coaches associates new to the Clinical Supply Optimization role on best practices associated with managing Clinical Supply Shains


• Designs and implements strategic plans to supply study drug to global clinical trials using sound supply chain techniques


• Devises and implements inventory management plans that have complex supply chains


• Reviews, interprets and implements supply forecast plans from internal or external tools


• Reviews IRT strategy to ensure it supports the strategic supply plans


• Leverages the inventory management capabilities of the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) to appropriately manage studies


• Provides information for Simulation and prepares the summary report for clients


• Stays abreast of relevant cGMPs, GCPs, and other regulatory requirements and ensures study management activities are aligned


• Attend relevant client related meetings and appropriately represent status of the Clinical Supply Chain


• proven Leader Ship skills


• Quotes and Invoicing


• Financial Tracking


• Conduct activities in a safe and efficient manner


• Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the business

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Experience in clinical trial supply chain management, including managing complex clinical trials globally includung IxRS system and simulation


• Proven experience with multiple global clinical trials


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• High level of proficiency in Excel and in using multiple computer applications


• Multitasking


• (International) Travel required

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelors degree or higher in operations management or science-related field (equivalent work experience may be considered)


• 5-10 years of experience in the clinical trial supply area


• Certificates: Certified Project Management Professional is preferred.