Associate Clinical Supply Chain
LOCATION : Breda
About the Role :
The Associate Clinical Supply Chain plays a key role in supporting the setup of global clinical study supply chains within GMP, GDocP, and GDP-regulated environments. This position contributes to the successful, timely, and compliant initiation of clinical trial supply chains and supports Global Setup Leads by executing critical setup activities that ensure study readiness across global programs.
Responsibilities :
- Act as the central point of contact for ERP (SAP) readiness.
- Initiate clinical label material requests.
- Request Finished Drug Product Materials, Bills of Materials (BOM), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, and Custom Values.
- Ensure timely availability of master data to meet project timelines.
- Set up and maintain Study Design Tables in ERP.
- Coordinate and manage the clinical artwork creation process by initiating and routing request forms, facilitating discussions, and resolving outstanding issues.
- Create and maintain Product Specification Files (PSF) throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
- Develop and update third-party depot plans and cross-docking strategies to support the global study footprint.
- Maintain metrics and reporting tools for the Global Setup Lead team.
- Support the monthly workforce planning cycle through timely data contribution.
Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or equivalentRelevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industryExperience working in a regulated (GxP) and international environmentUnderstanding of supply chain / logistics fundamentals, especially Bills of Materials (BOM)Proficiency in project management practices and toolsStrong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)Fluent in English, both written and verbalDemonstrated ability to prioritize and escalate issues effectivelyStrong commitment to quality and attention to detailExperience in clinical supply chain managementFamiliarity with regulatory guidelines affecting clinical trials (e.g., ICH, Clinical Trial Directive)Working knowledge of SAPStrong communication and issue resolution facilitation skills