Job Description

　　PPD's mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it's you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. From purchasing to global inventory management and from distribution to destruction, PPD's integrated global clinical supplies (GCS) services are designed to increase speed and efficiency, without sacrificing the quality you expect. As a Project Manager in Clinical Supplies, you will be r esponsible for providing overall global coordination of the entire clinical supplies lifecycle for the projects assigned. Responsible for managing the more complex clinical supplies studies. At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees. Summarized Purpose: Responsible for providing overall global coordination of the entire clinical supplies lifecycle for the projects assigned. Responsible for managing the more complex clinical supplies studies. These studies require primary and/or secondary packaging and labeling design, drug projections, drug distribution and returns, drug inventory management, budgeting and developing project specific material for multiple projects at the same time. Provides consultation services to clients regarding global packaging, labeling, and distribution requirements. Serves as the main point of contact between the client, clinical project teams, third party vendors, and study sites. Essential Functions: - Global supply management for assigned studies that include: - Supply forecasting, packaging and labeling - Global supply budget tracking and reporting - Consults clients on their supply chain requests - Preparation of the Clinical Supplies project Plan - Coordination, Maintenance, and Tracking of Drug Shipments and Returns - Third Party Vendor Management 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 5+ years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. Familiar with cGMP, GCP, GDP, and ICH knowledge and experience essential Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Understanding of drug formulation, analytical method development, stability, and bulk drug manufacturing practices - Strong knowledge of the complete clinical supplies life cycle - Skilled in client and 3rd party relationship management - Very strong communication skills both written and verbal. - Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving/decision making skills. - Demonstrate effective leadership and team building skills. - Strong computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and Microsoft Word is required. - Strong organizational skills required. - Strong multi- tasking skills required. Working Environment: PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.) PPD Defining Principles: We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit your application - we'd love to hear from you