Opportunity Details

On Assignment Senior Manager, Clinical Drug Supply, Forecasting and Planning (Hybrid)

Armonk, NY

KPS Life is hiring a Sr Manager, Clinical Drug Supply Forecasting & Planning to be fully dedicated to our sponsor client and located on site 3 days per week in either Armonk, NY or Warren, NJ.
We are seeking an experienced clinical supply forecasting leader who can translate complex clinical trial designs into accurate demand forecasts and optimize supply strategies across a portfolio of studies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in forecasting and simulation tools, proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, and a track record of improving forecast accuracy and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

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Summary

The Senior Manager Clinical Drug Supply Forecasting and Planning 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 Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) to maintain visibility to dynamic clinical trial requirements and assist in optimizing the use of clinical supply inventories.

Job Duties

• 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 (at multiple levels of granularity, as required) corresponding to revised milestones or current information for ongoing trials (e.g. actual inventory levels, actual site and patient enrollment).
• Schedules, coordinates preparation for and manages Drug Projection Review Committees in partnership with Clinical Drug Supply & Logistics (CDSL).
• Advises Clinical Drug Supply & Logistics, IOPS and Clinical management of resource constraints and recommends strategies which will influence the ability of CDSL 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.