Associate-Clinical Trial Supply Management

The Clinical Supply Planning and Execution (CSP&E) function is accountable for partnering with drug development teams, clinical, PRD, and the broader Product Delivery Organization to enable innovative supply chain solutions and speed up the delivery of clinical trial materials for patients. This is accomplished by planning and scheduling via a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system (SAP) and communications with key business partners.

Are you interested in driving planning and execution activities across product delivery, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution plants around the globe to ensure the most efficient delivery of drugs?
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Product Delivery Supply Advisor, Clinical Trial Supply Managers, Molecule Planners and the broader Product Delivery organization to support supply chain planning and execution for all molecules and trials in development.
• Collaborate with their clinical and functional counterparts to develop different supply and execution scenarios that meet trial intent while looking for efficiencies and speed
• Individual in this position is responsible for developing demand forecasts and inventory management strategies at hubs, depots, and sites then executing the strategy in partnership with supply planning staff and cross-functional operational teams across trials or subsets of trials as assigned.
• Be an active and engaged member of the global trial development team providing expertise around all aspects of clinical supply.
• As assigned, translate protocol or planned protocol requirements into demand forecast:
• Determine appropriate operating model for forecasting and calculate the forecast with appropriate business-approved tools and processes. Ensure alignment on modeling with PD Supply Advisor.
• Manage accurate CT Material demand forecast via MRP System (SAP) per business processes.
• Regularly re-evaluate the demand forecast to align with CD&OP
• Coordinate initial shipment strategy and execution to clinical sites.
• Leverage systems and tools to maintain proper inventory levels and timely, reliable shipment forecast.
• Perform trial-level risk assessments on CT Material quantities and expiry dates throughout life of trial.
• Calculate and re-assesses quantities for trial-level import permits, as necessary.
• Create and deliver appropriate training and pharmacy manual creation as it related to CT material and supply.
• Maintain GMP/GCP compliance by following procedures applicable to CT execution.
• Communicate with affiliates, global team members, and external partners on timing for CT Material shipments and material availability.
• Problem solve CT Material issues in partnership with Supply Advisor, Clinical Trial Managers, and Molecule Planners including temperature excursions, material needs, shipment receipt and other issues.
• Create, review, and/or approve appropriate documents outlined in business processes.
• Understand how supply strategy and demand forecasts impact Product Delivery and Business Unit/Research budgets and proactively manage communication around budget and changes that impact the budget.
• Reach across boundaries and integrate information from external and internal collaborators to bring together diverse perspectives for supply plans.
• Support innovation and process optimization to speed drug development by influencing scenarios around supply strategies.
• Fostering an environment of integrated teamwork and partnership via shared learning, accountability, influencing others without authority.

Company Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in heath care, sciences, or supply chain management
• 3+ years work experience in supply chain management or clinical development.

Additional Information

• Domestic and international travel may be required (10%)
• Work outside of core hours may be required to support the portfolio across the globe
• Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Strong project management abilities (timeline, scope, budget, risk management)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for complex issues
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability make decisions in the absence of an obvious answer/approach
• Strong computer skill (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, other)
• Knowledge of CT material requirements including GCP and GMP requirements
• Experience in clinical development
• Project Management Certification or relevant Project Management experience
• Licenses or Certifications: such as APICS, Supply Chain Certificate (via MBA or specific university program)
• Language Requirements: Must speak and write fluent English