Parexel’s Clinical Trial Supplies & Logistics (CTS&L) Services department is expanding and looking for a Supply & Logistics Leader to join their team in the US!

The Supply & Logistic Leader (SLL) acts as functional leader and will provide global leadership, management, general oversight and direction for Clinical Trial Supply & Logistics (CTS&L) projects. This requires in-depth business understanding in order to make effective decisions independently and the knowledge and experience to confidently recommend a course of action.

The SLL leads the CTS&L teams by combining a depth of clinical and 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 SLL has overall accountability for the development and execution of the Clinical Trial Supply and Logistics strategy and financial performance of the project.

Skills:

• 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 with a client focused approach to work
• Good understanding of the GxP regulatory framework

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in various roles (specialist, coordinator, etc.) and managing global clinical trials
• Excellent understanding of logistics operations
• Extensive experience of pharmaceutical/Clinical research/consulting industry
• Profound experience in laboratory logistics and/or clinical supply chain management or related field within the biopharmaceutical industry
• 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

Education:

• Educated to B.A/ B.S. or Master degree, or equivalent (e.g. Pharm. D.), in biology, pharmacy, or other health –related discipline, international trade, business administration or logistics or relevant work experience