Hiring company: Merck
Job Description
New hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.
Position Description:
Working independently, the Clinical Supplies Project Manager (CSPM) designs strategic and operational plans for all activities associated with clinical supplies during the development process of a compound This position may be responsible for clinical supplies programs of varying complexity. This individual serves as the primary Global Clinical Supply point of contact to customers and as the Global Clinical Supply spokesperson at clinical development-related meetings (i.e. Clinical Supply Program Team, Clinical Trial Team, Clinical Development Sub-Team) and product development related meetings.
Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
Chair the Clinical Supply Program Team (CSPT) and works closely with Clinical Trial Teams (CTT), Project Management (PM), Regulatory, and other functional area representatives to negotiate timelines and strategy for clinical supplies
Acts as the main spokesperson between Global Clinical Supply and Clinical Development Execution Organization for all clinical supply related issues
Interacts with various organizations such as Clinical Development Execution Organization, Regulatory, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supply (PSCS) Development Teams and Research Commercialization Quality as necessary to address drug supply-related issues
Plans the progress of a product throughout the development life cycle, from designation as a Preclinical Candidate (PCC) through Phase IVN marketing studies, as it relates to clinical supply needs; plans for both in-house and in-licensed compounds
Responsible and accountable for establishing the timelines for clinical supply needs per project; and providing the signal for manufacturing, packaging, sourcing, etc.
Analyzes and anticipates project risk as they relate to clinical supply chain and prepares analyses/mitigation for review at appropriate Research and Development (R&D) and interdivisional meetings and reviews
Responsible and accountable for utilizing key tools in the planning and managing of clinical studies. This may include Microsoft Project Plans, Actions, Issues and Risk Logs, forecasting tools, etc.
Responsible for the Clinical Supplies section of the study protocol
Responsible for the clinical supply budget for the respective program(s)
Participate in Interactive Voice Response System Development and User Acceptance Training for given studies
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline required, MS/MBA preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
6+ years of relevant work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of clinical supply activities, or the equivalent, are required.
At least 1-year experience in project management.
Personal Qualifications: This position requires skills including but not limited to the following areas:
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication, ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts and engage in decision making to partner and influence across functional areas and organizations
Knowledge of project management and Clinical customer relationship management
Knowledge of drug development, destruction, reconciliation, distribution, and shipping processes I procedures
Knowledge of order management, supply chain operations, and document control
Above average proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, quality procedures, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) execution
GCScareer
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote WorkShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
YesHazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
12