Operations Technical Specialist

OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - LONDON - UP TO £26 PER HOUR

OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - LONDON - UP TO £26 PER HOUR

The work location is in LONDON, STOCKLEY PARK and is a 12 month contract

Pay rate is between up to £26 PER HOUR

Description:

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

This position is responsible for independently contribute to and support the Global Investigational Material Supply Chain (IMSC) operational matters pertaining to Global Logistics (GL).

The incumbent will be responsible to ensure distribution set up is complete ensuring supplies are stored, shipped and delivered for each study in appropriate conditions.

This role will also have a responsibility for the review of IMSC GL documentation in the TMF.

In addition, the incumbent may support various IMSC and external functions by completing assigned tasks.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong background in cGMP, cGLP, cGDP and ICH requirements.
• Demonstrated skills in project management and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Basic knowledge of legislative & regulatory requirements with respect to investigational new drugs.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Enhanced negotiation skills.
• Understanding of drug development process.
• Basic analytical and influencing skills.
• Basic understanding of Forecasting & Planning requirements.
• Basic project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of industry technologies.
• Basic knowledge of Import/Export requirements.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Moderately impact clinical supply chain organization and its processes.
• Able to represent IMSC to global vendors.
• Participates in execution of project deliverables.
• Able to manage multiple projects of moderate complexity.
• Interacts with global external vendors and cross functional support teams (QA, stability, GTMM etc.)
• Establishes clear timelines for accomplishing goals.
• Reviews GMP documentation for operational and technical accuracy.
• Independently solves routine problems/issues. Seeks advice/input on more complex problems.
• Creates, reviews and approves business proposals.
• Identifies conflicts & issues with internal/external partners.
• Builds internal and external cross-functional relationships.
• May participate on cross-functional teams.
• Moderate knowledge of demand planning and basic knowledge of forecasting and planning.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS, Life Sciences degree/advanced degree preferred.
• 3 - 5 years in Pharmaceutical industry related experience
• Minimum 2 years Clinical Development with global experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute