Senior Specialist, Project Management, Ancillary Supply Systems

Job Description

The Sr. Specialist will be a key member of the Ancillary Supply Management (ASM) team and will actively contribute to the ASM strategy vision and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will help shape operational processes business partnerships and system capabilities that support ASM stakeholders external partners and the clinical programs we support.

The position will play a critical role in the development governance optimization and support of ASM business processes systems data and reporting tools. The Sr. Specialist serves as a business systems leader and subject matter expert partnering closely with Information Technology system owners vendors and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence process efficiency and data integrity.

The position is accountable to:

• Lead and support ASM business systems integrations and related technologies utilized directly and indirectly across the organization.
• Serve as the ASM subject matter expert (SME) for system functionality configurations integrations master data and business requirements.
• Identify communicate coordinate and drive the resolution of system process and data-related issues.
• Ensure continuous operational effectiveness through proactive system support issue management and process optimization.
• Partner with Information Technology and system owners to implement system enhancements upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop business requirements test strategies test scripts and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate system solutions.
• Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality governance integrity and compliance through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain tools reports dashboards and metrics that support ASM operational execution and decision-making.
• Support the development management and reporting of departmental performance metrics and key performance indicators.
• Maintain and oversee ASM-specific business tools and reporting solutions.
• Manage ASM master data and support data governance activities to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance.
• Develop maintain and continuously improve system documentation process documentation training materials and standard operating procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement automation and standardization to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to ASM strategic planning efforts and support execution of departmental objectives and priorities.
• Provide guidance training and systems support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal business partners external suppliers service providers and system owners.
• Manage systems-related deliverables risks issues and action plans to ensure timely resolution and successful outcomes.
• Lead and support ASM and cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Utilize data analytics and operational metrics to identify trends support decision-making and optimize business processes.
• Support compliance reporting audit readiness activities and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for ASM systems strategy business process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree; preferred in Information Technology Business Systems Supply Chain or related field.

• 3 years of experience supporting IT business systems clinical trial operations supply chain operations project management or related functions.

• Demonstrated experience working with current technologies complex business systems data management integrations and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial supply chain procurement inventory management logistics and operational planning processes.
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders within a matrix organization.
• Experience translating business needs into functional requirements and system solutions.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication written presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience supporting clinical trial systems Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms (e.g. SAP) planning systems reporting tools and system integrations.
• Experience with master data governance business process design digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) testing methodologies and change management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement operational excellence and systems strategy.
• Advanced experience with reporting dashboard development and data analytics tools.

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