clinical supply chain logistics integrator

General mission
This 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 function
Knowledge
• 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-actions

Degree
• 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 preferred

Languages
• English

Specific 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

This opportunity is structured as a consultancy project offering a competitive daily rate.

Furthermore, as part of your collaboration with Randstad Professionals, we are pleased to offer the following comprehensive benefits package:

• A market-conform salary according to PC200.

• Hospitalisation insurance.

• Group insurance (pension plan).

• 32 days of annual leave (20 legal + 12 additional).

• Meal vouchers.

• Training and development opportunities.

• The possibility of hybrid work.