You will have the opportunity to influence the long-term strategy of the clinical supply chain and represent RD Supply Chain at PTD 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 youll 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 DOP Process, planning Excellence Process Requirements, SS Master Data Management Overall endorsement of the supply plan Maintaining appropriate 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 PTD 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.Please use the below link for job application and quicker response.https://lifelancer.com/jobs/view/f12d6ecbf8907965ed79f1c73fbd3ffd