Sr Manager, Clinical Drug Supply Planning & Forecasting in Cambridge

The Senior Manager Clinical Drug Supply Planning and Forecasting role is a key leadership role within DO&PM. The role holder will be responsible for translating clinical study designs and key planning parameters into robust demand forecasts and predictions for the planned use of clinical supplies across the portfolio. This position is accountable for the development, maintenance and communication of clinical trial supplies demand forecasts for a subset of clinical programs and protocols within the Global Development portfolio. This position will enable IOPS Supply Chain to maintain visibility to dynamic clinical trial requirements and assist in optimizing the use of clinical supply inventories.

A typical day in this role looks like:

• Collaborates with Clinical Drug Supply Managers to prepare and present study-level forecasts and demand plans to key stakeholders within Global Development and IOPS, covering demand for both internally procured supplies and projected comparator drug supply purchases.
• Develop an understanding of clinical trial operational expectations by reviewing the study design, expected pace of enrollment, dosing schedule, and translating study assumptions into robust demand forecasts.
• Aid in the creation and management of IRT algorithms based on predicted conduct of clinical trials and established forecasts.
• Responsible for regular updates of previously created forecasts corresponding to revised milestones or current information for ongoing trials.
• Schedules, coordinates preparation for and manages Drug Projection Review Committees in partnership with Clinical Drug Supply & Logistics (CLO).
• Advises Clinical Drug Supply & Logistics (CLO), IOPS and Clinical management of resource constraints and recommends strategies which will influence the ability of CLO to meet existing or anticipated demands.
• Attend Strategic Program Team meetings and participate in presenting program-level, aggregate forecasts and demand plans to members of senior management.
• Define and track KPIs to measure forecast accuracy as well as improve cycle times and inventory management.
• Participate in the management of advanced forecasting and simulation software, which will enable CLO supply chain excellence and increase the value of the forecasting function to both upstream and downstream stakeholders.
• Responsible for optimizing demand through the analysis of multiple scenarios and comparing associated cost and risk to identify the best-fit supply strategy.
• Contribute to the development of automated forecasting technologies that integrate clinical assumptions from existing repositories and translates into robust demand forecasts used for future resource planning.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of the function of forecasting in the supply chain and has the ability to creatively translate that knowledge to develop forecasting tools/processes that will achieve standardization and enhance efficiency.

Additional competencies include knowledge of packaging and labeling, global distribution, IRT technology, outsourcing management, performance metrics, project management, and conformance of quality and compliance requirements. Experience with forecast, planning, and simulations software a plus. May require up to 25% travel.

This role may be for you if you have:

• Demonstrated experience in clinical forecasting including the ability to translate complex clinical trial designs into demand forecasts and supply plans to meet business objectives.
• Prior experience with forecasting and simulation optimization software preferred.
• Strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills, including across functional, geographical and cultural boundaries.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Track record of good project management.
• Risk identification and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to generate trust by demonstrating the highest level of consistency between communications and associated output.
• Maintains professional integrity in all areas of aspects of their work, especially under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new ways of working; understanding of the function of forecasting in the supply chain in order to improve the value proposition to stakeholders; creativity to aid in establishing robust business processes related to the forecasting function.
• Ability to make forecasting decisions that align work with organizational priorities, even in ambiguous situations, and provides an adequate level of guidance to other functional areas to empower them to make similar decisions to achieve common goals.

In order to be considered qualified for this role, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, with 5 years minimum in clinical supply management. A Masters/MBA/PharmD with 5+ years of relevant industry experience is accepted.