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Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium
Job Description
Objectives and Responsibilities
This individual contributor is responsible for planning the Pack & Label and Distribution activities of Patient Kits and DP (Drug Product) and API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) to meet First-Patient-In (FPI) date and consistently meet Successful Patient Dose target throughout the lifecycle of a J&J Pharma R&D trial, within budget. Generally, the focus is on large, complex studies and compounds.
These DP, Kit Supply & Inventory planning processes are the input to the cS&OP Demand Review process, kick-off the cS&OP cycle and at the same time trigger the execution of the P&L and Distribution plans.
Main Duties / Additional Duties / Sphere of authority
Planning System Configuration (OMP & SAP)
In study design phase seamlessly transition from CSI the planning related activities.
With support from the Systems and RTSM team provide Master Data, configure distribution networks in the relevant Kit and DP planning systems and set planning and inventory parameters.
Set and own the trial supply budget for P&L and Distribution and work with Logistics to ensure budgets are met or adjusted in relevant systems. Inform CSI of budget status, risks or significant changes, including rationale
Adapt supply strategies (SC configuration, planning parameters) in view of changes in trial execution or protocol.
Demand planning support
Verify forecast is transferred correctly in OMP from 4C
Supply Network planning
Develop supply strategies to meet clinical plans while optimizing drug overage
Net Requirements planning: Ensure supply planning is adapted to latest forecast recruitment rates and inventory strategy.
Distribution planning: Utilize business tools to set and actively manage inventory targets at depots and sites and provide guidance to TSM to ensure on-time delivery with minimal overage of clinical supplies
cS&OP meetings
Responsible for making transparent any study risks via the cS&OP process.
Responsible for identifying and developing scenario analysis to drive/support decision making through the cS&OP process.
Escalation point and interface with the management team via Executive cS&OP, with some guidance from Team Lead
Attend the Kit RR meeting as needed to ensure P&L campaigns are QP/QP released per OTD date
Work independently with limited coaching, also in situations of high workload
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as role model within team for use of core planning processes and proper use of planning systems and tools
With some guidance, responsible for managing Supply and Inventory issue escalation and resolution at the study and compound level.
Strong analytical and planning skills required: Manage complexity and be able to identify process gaps based on data or root cause analysis, be able to predict risk/impact of demand & supply related processes
Gathers diverse viewpoints and able to influence key stakeholders within the Clinical Supply Chain, and other key cross functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written and oral forms.
Thorough understanding of clinical trials and underlying dynamics to optimize global DP, P&L and Distribution processes and interdependencies with Clinical Operations
Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills, able to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross functional / virtual teams where required.
Profile needed for this function
Knowledge
Strong analytical and planning skills required: Manage complexity and be able to identify process gaps based on data or root cause analysis, be able to predict risk/impact of demand & supply related processes
Gathers diverse viewpoints and able to influence key stakeholders within the Clinical Supply Chain, and other key cross functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written and oral forms.
Thorough understanding of clinical trials and underlying dynamics to optimize global P&L and Distribution processes and interdependencies with Clinical Operations
Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills, able to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross functional / virtual teams where required.
Degree
A university/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 4-6 years of experience preferably in a clinical demand and/or supply planning role
APICS certificate in Production and Inventory Management preferred
General knowledge of GxP principles
Experience with the following functions preferred: clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, pharma/bio research and development
Languages
English
Specific know how of systems
Experience with clinical demand & supply management tools preferred (e.g., MPT, OMP+, SAP)
Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Powerpoint)
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Distribution Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Optimization, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Organizing, Package and Labeling Regulations, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
The anticipated base pay range for this position is
€74 000,00 - €117 530,00
Benefits
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
