Clinical Trial Inventory Manager

Work hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (occasional overtime)

Pay rate: $40+/hr DOE

Keywords is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Inventory Manager to join our team, supporting one of our top clients- a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Clinical Trial Inventory Manager is responsible for collaborating with the CDS Sr. Director / Executive Director and the broader Clinical Capabilities organization to influence clinical trial design and supply chain strategy for molecules and trials in development. The Clinical Trial Inventory Manager is responsible for developing demand forecasts and inventory management strategies at hubs, depots, and sites then executing the strategy in partnership with cross-functional operational teams. The Clinical Trial Inventory Manager is the primary contact to the global clinical team for the trials they support.

The clinical demand forecast and inventory management strategies developed by the Clinical Trial Inventory Manager drives planning and execution activities across CDS, other functions, and internal and external manufacturing, packaging, and distribution plants around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sr. Director / Executive Director and Molecule Planners to provide expertise in supply chain methodologies while continually looking for internal and external advancements to grow technical expertise and drive processes improvements for productivity and efficiency gains. 
• Ensure adequate and timely supply of Clinical Trial (CT) Material to support CT execution.
• Translate protocol or planned protocol requirements into demand forecast:
• Influence supply strategy
• Determine appropriate operating model for forecasting and calculate the forecast with appropriate business-approved tool and processes.
• Manage accurate CT Material demand forecast via MRP System (SAP) per business processes
• Regularly re-evaluate the demand forecast to align with CD&OP
• Create and deliver appropriate training as it related to CT material and supply as needed
• Utilize forecasting techniques and site inventory management tools to ensure CT Material supply at sites, hubs, and depos throughout the life of a trial
• 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
• Ensure proper destruction of material, as appropriate
• Maintain GMP/GCP compliance by following follow procedures applicable to clinical trial execution
• Communicate with affiliates, global team members, and eternal partners on timing for CT Material shipments and material availability.
• Problem solve CT Material issues including temperature excursions, material needs, shipment receipt and other issues.
• Create, review, and/or approve appropriate documents outlined in business processes
• Appropriately escalate from issue identification through resolution within Clinical Capabilities and to the clinical function as it relates to CT supply.
• Reach across boundaries and integrate information from external and internal collaborators to bring together diverse perspectives for supply plans. 
• Fostering an environment of integrated teamwork and partnership via shared learning, accountability, influencing others without authority.
• Make quality culture the foundation of your work, to ensure our products are safe and effective to improve patients’ lives.

Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience preferably in health care or sciences related field.

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 5 years work experience in supply chain management or clinical development
• Demonstrated ability to understand the supply chain needs of various trial designs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner/influence cross functionally to deliver results
• Demonstrated formal or informal PM expertise (timeline, scope, budget, risk, management)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for complex issues
• Experience setting and implement strategies and plans to improve processes and capabilities
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to develop strategies and make decisions in the absence of an obvious answer/approach

Additional Preferences:

• Both inventory management/supply chain management, and clinical trial research experience
• Knowledge of investigational product requirements including GCP and GMP requirements
• Experience in supply chain and/or inventory management systems planning
• Licenses or Certifications: such as APICS, Supply Chain Certificate (via MBA or specific university program), PM Certification

Language Requirements:  Must speak and write fluent English

Additional Information/Requirements:

• Work outside of core hours may be required to support the portfolio across the globe

KeyWords provides all its contingent workforce with:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off (including sick and select holidays)
• 401(k) enrollment with 3% employer matching