Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

We have a vacancy for Clinical Supplies Client and Portfolio Manager in the EMEA region. The role can be office, hybrid or remote.

The role
Manages full GCS oversight for high complex global clinical trials. Ensures project/study activities are in compliance with company and client requirements. Mentors, trains and provides on-going support to junior team members.

May act as main contact and escalation point for assigned clients. Provides consultation services to clients and may develop and update client-specific manuals. Builds and maintains client relationship.

A day in the life

• Develops client specific governance and/or standards for each assigned client.

• Meets with internal teams to coordinate efforts, provide recommendations and risks, and update project reports/spreadsheets.

• Integrates all GCS activities to support project strategy and compliance with GxP requirements.

• Participates in ongoing training on new regulations.

• Participates in aspects of the bidding process including providing insight, strategy development, proposal development and parameters for business deliverables.

• Represents the department internally and externally at meetings, strategic projects, new business/business development strategy calls, bid reviews, bid defence meetings and initiatives as per the business requirements.

• Participates in or leads process improvement initiatives. Actively supports the roll-out of new processes within the department.

• Maintains and uses existing tools while continuously looking for improvement opportunities.

• Consults the client on the best strategy for management of the clinical trial.

• Builds strong internal and external network.

• May act as a back-up for the functional manager

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent English and communication skills both written and verbal

• Exceptional interpersonal, planning, negotiation, influencing, organizational, problem solving, sense of urgency, critical thinking and decision-making skills

• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

• Sharp focus on customers and attention to detail

• Ability to work in team environment, as well as work completely independent

• Comprehensive understanding of Global Clinical Supplies (GCS) concepts and application to clinical trials including a strong understanding of logistics and material management processes

• Experience in Cell and Gene experience is an advantage

• Exceptional client building and 3rd party relationship management

• Excellent ability to provide customer service with the highest standards of quality and excellence

• Superb skill in bid preparation and bid defence

• Strong presentation skills and proven ability to represent the department

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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