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Manager, Clinical Supply Chain LOC:San Francisco Bay Area


2017-01-21 08:00:06
Job Type: Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Manage distribution activities for clinical studies, troubleshoot depot to site shipments, set rush shipments. Interface with internal and external contacts as required.
  • Manage labeling (in multiple languages), packaging, inventory, distribution, and reconciliation of IMP/CTM for multi-national clinical studiesIn conjunction with Clinical
  • Operations and Quality Assurance, develop requirements for clinical study drug and other drug supply as required (GLP, non-GLP non-clinical), including label copy, packaged product specifications, product shipping and storage specifications.
  • Work with Clinical Operations and outside vendors to design and implement the IXRS system used to automate the distribution of IMP/CTM to drug depots and clinical sites
  • Maintain and ensure compliance with all applicable CTM material import / export regulations.
  • Develop new functional SOPs, as necessary, and provide training on CTM to staff.
  • Develop and maintain applicable metrics to monitor performance relative to clinical trial inventory and planningProvide general CMC support to projects and products, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in applicable discipline and a minimum of 3 to six years professional experience, or equivalent experience, in pharmaceutical/biotech industry and two years minimum experience with IMP/CTM supply management.
  • Experience in managing complex distribution IMP/CTM supply chains for double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trials in multiple geographiesUnderstanding of CFR and ICH guidelines,
  • Regulations and guidelines governing conduct of clinical studies a must
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of international regulations governing transport and distribution of CTM materials Flexibility to travel on company business as required
Special skills/knowledge:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skillsFamiliar with IMP labeling requirmentw
  • Accuracy and attention to detailExperience with GMP manufacture of drug products for clinical use is a plus
  • Broad exposure to multiple dosage forms is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a dynamic cross-functional team environment.
  • Strong computer skills, with proficiency in spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software Adaptability, flexibility, independence, and resourcefulness to multi-task as needed to thrive in a dynamic small company environment


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