Clinical Supply Chain Logistics Integrator

Clinical Supply Chain Logistics IntegratorGeneral missionThis individual contributor is responsible for providing E2E (including API, DP and finished kits) logistics support for specific clinical compounds.Specific missions• Logistics activities during clinical trial start-up (E2E):• Advise on country importation requirements and coordinate country importation readiness for API, DP and finished kits shipments• Coordinate E2E trade compliance activities to ensure correct and smooth customs processes (IPPF process, HTS codes, product values, etc)• Develop kits distribution and depot strategy with input from trial supply manager, coordinate depot readiness• Provide shipping instructions to distribution centers for API, DP and kits shipments• Advise on adequate shipping solutions• With guidance, estimate distribution budget, request & challenge depot quotes and coordinate PO process• Logistics transactional activities (finished kits):• Perform shipment track & trace activities• Review, challenge if needed & approve depot invoices• With guidance, manage and maintain the distribution budget incl. proactively managing any gaps between budget & actuals• Logistics issue management (E2E):• Manage all logistics issue resolution activities, incl. quality-event investigations, related to the assigned compounds for finished kits• With guidance, support/coordinate issue resolution activities for API/DP• General activities in support of the global clinical distribution network• Own specific trial independent processes, such as distribution forecasts, maintaining the country importation requirements database, etc• Manage multiple priorities and work independently while demonstrating initiative and strong analytical savvy• Thrive in a dynamic environment, while identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements, for example, by conducting data analyses, and handling multiple projects at a time• Support other cross-functional improvement projects• Develop close working relationships with other Logistics team members (Temperature Management & Controls, Strategy, API, Drug Product, and Pack & Label),), with the broader Clinical Supply Chain organization (i.e. Clinical Supply Integrator, Trial & Supply Management, Manufacturing groups) and cross-functional business partners (i.e. Quality, Customer & Logistics Services, procurement, vendors).Focus and scope• Responsible for E2E (API, DP and finished kits) logistics set-up, issue management and specific transactional activities for clinical compounds within J&J Pharma R&D (large and small molecules and for all phases of clinical trials).Profile needed for this functionKnowledge• Experience with supply chain related functions is preferred• Excellent communication and collaboration skills• Ability to work in a global, complex and high-pressure environment• Strong operational skills with a strong sense of urgency. Being solutions oriented is helpful.• Knowledge of distribution, transportation and/or logistics.• Knowledge of global import/customs requirements is a plus• Knowledge of ambient, cold and / or frozen distribution requirements for clinical supplies is helpful• Prior experience in a Pharma R&D environment is a plus• Demonstrated knowledge of LEAN way of working• Attention to detail• Affinity with purchasing processes, MSA/SLA, budgeting• General knowledge of GxP principles• Integrity and Credo Based-actionsDegree• A university/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) is required• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience, preferably in pharmaceutical distribution.• Experience with supply chain related functions is preferredLanguages• EnglishSpecific know how of systems• Requires MS Office proficiency, specifically advanced Microsoft Excel skills• Business applications experience is an advantage, such as SAP Ariba and/or Interactive Response Technology (i.e. IVRS) functionality