Clinical Distribution Coordinator - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca
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Macclesfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Clinical Manufacturing and Supply (CM&S) function is accountable for the supply of medicines to support AstraZeneca's clinical trials. This includes planning, drug substance manufacture, drug product manufacture, packaging and distribution to depots / clinical investigator sites.


The Clinical Logistics team within CM&S has the accountability to ensure the distribution and logistics requirements of our supply chains are being met.


Reporting to the Director, Clinical Logistics and part of the Clinical Logistics team, this position will have task-based activities relating to clinical supply chain and distribution.


Responsibilities:


  • Help ensure logistics lead times, FSI (First Subject In) and Right First Time targets are achieved.
  • Support the Distribution Liaison Partner (DLP) with dedicated distribution support for selected clinical studies.
  • Liaise with external logistics partners to ensure shipments are executed correctly and on time.
  • Ensure required import/export documentation is provided for shipments.
  • Help manage queries to the Distribution mailbox.
  • Be part of the Clinical Logistics team to ensure operational performance is being achieved and improvement initiatives are being delivered, including ownership of smaller initiatives.
  • Support the development and maintenance of processes, tools, guidance, templates and training.
  • Be a contact person for internal and external teams.
  • Build their own expertise and knowledge.
  • Support the Director, Clinical Logistics to deliver the overall clinical distribution strategy.
  • The role follows SHE and GXP standards.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Experience in a supply chain / logistics environment.
  • Desire to increase knowledge within Logistics area of supply chain.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Strong and clear communication skills.

Desirable:

  • Degree in Supply Chain / logistics or other relevant business discipline.
  • Experience with lean tools and methodologies.
  • Familiarity of the pharmaceutical/clinical supply chain environment.
  • Working knowledge of the logistics industry and the various government agencies and regulations involved with the distribution of products.
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