Supply Execution Specialist

As a Supply Execution Specialist you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

PST hours necessary for this role. 

Supply Chain/Logistics background

Experience with Clinical Trial supplies (IP Drug), apheresis or cryopreservation is preferred. 

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for developing drug supply planning strategy and overall management of supplies for clinical studies.

What do you need to have?

• • Responsible for the management of clinical supplies during the execution phase of cell therapy clinical trials consistent with GMP guidelines
  • Adapt supply strategies in view of changes in cell therapy trial execution and ensure a seamless transition from study design phase.
  • Support the development of cell therapy for Phase II/III
  • Utilize business tools to manage logistics at clinical sites and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Support the startup of CMOs for manufacturing of cell therapy
  • Support the manual tracking of Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity for subjects
  • Engage in the development and support the IT system for tracking of Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity at clinical sites and CMOs.
  • Manage the day-to-day Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity issues with clinical sites and CMOs
  • Manage and track inventory of labels for clinical sites.
  • Support the logistics of shipping to/from clinical sites and CMOs for cell therapy products
  • Exercise good GMP practices
  • Develop strong internal collaboration with PDO stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Develop excellent working relationships with the other groups within Supply Management and Supply Operations Managers.
  • Entering information in scheduling systems to manage subject journeys from apheresis to administration
  • With some guidance, responsible for managing all aspects of issue escalation and resolution at the study level.
  • Act as role model within team for use of core processes and proper use of systems and tools
  • Takes accountability for own performance and development seeking opportunities to broaden knowledge and subject matter expertise.
  • Support business process improvement initiatives.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor degree 
• 2-4 Plus years of prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech and clinical supply logistics environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Clinical Trial Supply process
• Working knowledge of project team structure and processes
• Proactive approach to work, identifying potential issues well in advance and bringing them to the attention of appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Knowledge of project management and Clinical customer relationship building
• Knowledge of the ‘Customers’ team structures and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to multi-tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of general computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Access

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.