Associate Clinical Supply Chain Manager, Home-Office

Company Details
Name:IQVIA
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical … IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services, including consulting services. It has a network of more than 58,000 employees in more than 100 countries.As of 2017, IQVIA was reported to be one of the world's largest contract research organizations View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Procurement, Store Keeping
Job Description

Join IQVIA as an Associate Clinical Supply Chain Manager, and you will support the end‑to‑end clinical supply chain strategy for new clinical trials.

In this position, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, ensuring on-time delivery of supplies (Investigational Medicinal Products and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products) to clinical sites and delivering effective inventory monitoring and ongoing forecasting of drug demand. If you enjoy combining analytical thinking with operational tasks, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to advancing clinical research.
Your responsibilities might include:

  • Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure that the supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time.
  • Maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans so that packed clinical supplies are readily available in accordance with the project requirements.
  • Initiate packaging campaigns with the assigned vendor and provide oversight to ensure on-time delivery
    Monitor, and where necessary, update study assigned Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed.
  • Responsible for the distribution plan and has oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it
    Provide ongoing budget tracking activities so that projects are run efficiently and in accordance with client approved quotations.
  • Maintains 100% compliance on all assigned training and applies learnings to everyday practice.
  • Remain up to date in all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.
  • Leads client and vendor related meetings where necessary to discuss Clinical Supply Chain topics or status updates.
  • Provides administration support to the Clinical Trial Supplies team where required
    Manages the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to the IQVIA Clinical Trial Supplies team.
  • Conducts thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure all risks are systematically reviewed and appropriate mitigations are executed.

Education, knowledge and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or higher-level degree in a science or business function.
  • 1-2 Years related industry experience in Clinical Trials.
  • In addition, at least 1 Year related experience in Clinical Supplies Chain Management - this could be from Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution or IRT functions.
  • Working experience with the IRT (Interactive Response Technology) system.
  • Ability to demonstrate good project management skills.
  • Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Proficient in the English language.

What we offer:

  • Home-Office, county wide.
  • Attractive compensation and benefits package.
  • Interesting development opportunities.
  • Supportive leaders and team.
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