Clinical Supply Specialist - LATAM/Europe- Remote

Who We Are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

About the Supply Chain Department

The Supply Chain Department at Worldwide Clinical Trials is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving the company’s supply strategy, collaborating with various departments such as Project Management, Vendor Management, DLS Leadership, Finance, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor study supply strategy overall supply chain strategy in order to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Optimize supply levels to ensure continuity while minimizing carrying costs
• Control manufacturing and delivery processes
• Collaborate with Project Management, Vendor Management, and DLS Leadership
• Develop and maintain detailed inventories of study drug
• Develop procedures to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes
• Collaborate with DLS Leadership to define and implement key supply chain KPIs at study and functional levels
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong planning skills
• Logical and systematic approach to work
• Good time management, with the ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy and keep to deadlines
• Able to solve problems and make decisions, as well as to think strategically and laterally
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Business management and analytical skills
• IT literacy, skills in Excel and the ability to handle electronic data
• Understanding of risk management in the context of the supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or Clinical Supply Chain Management or a similar relevant field
• Clinical research setting experience required (1 year minimum)
• Clinical supply chain operations experience required (1 year minimum)
• Hands-on experience with supply chain functionality in an IRT system (preferred)

Skills

• Sense of ownership
• Critical thinking
• Detail-oriented
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills