Supply Logistics Project Manager

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At Parexel we all share the same goal to improve the worlds health. From clinical trials to regulatory consulting and market access every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us no matter what we do at Parexel contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally we do it with empathy and were committed to making a difference.

Job Purpose:
The Supplies & Logistic Manager (SLPM) acts as functional leader and will provide global leadership management general oversight and direction for Clinical Trial Supply & Logistics (CTS&L) projects. This requires indepth business understanding to make effective decisions independently and the knowledge and experience to confidently recommend a course of action.
The SLPM leads the CTS&L teams by combining a depth of clinical & lab logistics experience with insight into client pressures and an ability to develop the right solution for the client to achieve operational excellence delivery of projects/programs on time to budget to the highest quality and in compliance with ICH GCP GCLP customs regulations and GMP. The SLPM has overall accountability for the development and of the Clinical Trial Supply and Logistics strategy and financial performance of the project.
May act as Project Leader for CTS&L standalone projects or for projects involving a small number of services where no other PAREXEL Project Leader is assigned.

Key AccountabilitiesSupporting Activities

Project Management

• Review and approve project scope timelines and budget for the contract development. Identify and communicate project deliverables to all stakeholders.

• Engaging internal and external clients to develop logistics concepts and solutions to meet study deliverables objectives and profitability while achieving client satisfaction.

• Ensure study/project timelines and budgets are met in accordance with the contractual agreement including proactive management and communication of timeline changes to ensure the efficiencies are maximized.

• Ensure that study specific management tools and documents are in place and constantly maintained.

• Review overseeing and management of the resources assigned to the project to ensure the CTS&L FTE assigned is appropriate and meeting the studys requirement.

• Initiate project related training for project team members including but not limited to CTS&L staff

• Perform risk assessment and develops mitigation/contingency plans as needed and manages project accordingly Prepare participate in and follow up on audits/inspections.

• Undertake the full range of projectbased duties relevant to the leadership management and development of the project team to ensure their performance meets and/or exceeds the requirements to be fulfilled both on the study as well as on a personal goals/objectives level

Skills:

• Client focused approach to work

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning

• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.

• Operational leadership and project management skills

• Proven strong business and commercial acumen.

• Proven consultative selling and negotiation communication and customer management skills.

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills

• Ability to Mentor give work instructions encourage train and support team members.

• Ability to develop creative solutions for any Clinical Supply Chain aspect incl. PLD services.

• Sound operational understanding of Clinical Studies and related Supply Chain aspects

• Global team management and development skills

• Self Motivated with a professional attitude

• Capacity to work effectively in a matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork.

• Proficient use of MS office suite

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

• Good understanding of the GxP regulatory framework

Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent understanding of logistics operations

• Extensive experience of pharmaceutical/clinical research (MANDATORY)

• Profound experience in laboratory logistics and/or clinical supply chain management or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry (MANDATORY)

• Strong competencies in leading financial tasks such as budgeting revenue recognition change in scope analysis cost negotiations and financial metrics analysis.

• Project management and/or significant team leadership experience

• Individuals should have a strong understanding of cross functional activities.

• Profound multinational work experience

• Fluent in English

Education:
Educated to B.A/ B.S. or Masters degree or equivalent (e.g. Pharm. D. in biology pharmacy or other health related discipline international trade business administration or logistics preferred or relevant work experience

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status which in the US includes race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.