Here at Syneos Health we are currently we are recruiting for a Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Manager ( Logistic) to work in our FSP 360 department. This means you are employed by Syneos Health, while solely working for one single sponsor. The pharmaceutical company you will be outsourced to is located in Rixensart. In this role there is a possibility to work from home 2 to 3 days per week.

The Third-Party Manager Logistic is responsible to set-up the collaboration with a Third-Party (TP) and to manage TP used by the client for logistic activities (ancillaries supply for clinical studies, distribution of pharma products, cGDP shipping assessment).

The ke y responsibilities are:

• Drive continuous improvement projects with TP and with internal and external stakeholders in order to strengthen the TP operational activities.
• Implement new processes to increase service levels and to enhance business performance.
• Ensure that processes related to TP are effective
• Be accountable and recognized as Central Point of Contact for the relationship with TP in specific domains (distribution, ancillaries, etc.)
• Be accountable for technical management including risk management, deviation ownership, change control authoring and coordinating, and knowledge management.
• Be the partner of peers and stakeholders in their department, GSK internal network to share vision and work towards common objectives, promoting enterprise thinking
• Participate in all meetings that are part of the TP governance, both internally (Business Partners & Global functions) and with the external suppliers, to ensure a good operational progress
• In collaboration with the planning team: review demand versus supply, identify potential risks, keep planning informed on operational planning and potential blocking point
• Ensure visibility is given on demand and supply information across the supply chain to ensure pro-active management, ensure the supply chain (capacity, technical feasibility, etc.)
• Be responsible for performance management and reporting (KPI, monthly)
• Interact with QA team to ensure compliance of the external operations with cGMP
• Proactive view on critical risks and ownership of mitigation defined

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with the following:

Educational background

Minimum/Preferred Level of Education:

• University scientific degree or equivalent background
• Area of Specialization: Science/Healthcare, cGMP Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Need of a good background of Drug Product production & TP Management
• QA/Procurement mindset and/or knowledge is an asset

Job-Related Experience

Level of Job-Related Experience required

• 5 years of experience in Clinical Study Supply Chain and/or GMP environment and/or TP management

Other Job-Related Skills/Background

• Relevant project management experience
• Relevant TP experience
• Demonstrated successful project management skills
• Languages: English proficiency required (verbal and written), French is an asset but not required
• Have excellent communications, organization, investigation and negotiation skills, be diplomatic able to establish priorities and develop and implement new procedures when needed as well as predisposition to quality management, project management and process improvement
• Good negotiating, networking experience and advance problem-solving skills
• Good decision making, very pragmatic
• Demonstrates ability for leading initiatives with cross functional teams and implementation of recommendations, to influence others
• Ability to work as well within a matrix environment, balance priorities, and handle multiple tasks through good planning, project administration, and organization skills
• Effective ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on deadlines, with high performance standards and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to work in multi-cultural teams, positive team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Is self-driven by successful execution of different tasks
• High level of flexibility and sense of urgency
• O perates with a high degree of integrity, responsibility, independence and initiative

Are you interested?

If you are interested in this role and you believe you would be the right fit, we would be more than happy to hear from you. Please send in your application online.

About us:

Why Syneos Health? Join a game-changing company that is reinventing the way therapies are developed and commercialized. Created through the merger of two industry leading companies, INC Research and inVentiv Health, we bring together more than 24,000 clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get biopharmaceutical therapies into the hands of patients who need them most. Evolve in a global company that is always looking for ways to work smarter and more efficiently as the only fully integrated Biopharmaceutical Accelerator. You'll be supported with comprehensive resources based on today's emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge - instead of practices from the past. Teaming with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, you'll gain exposure and work in a dynamic environment to over-deliver and outperform.

A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients' lives around the world.What we're looking for
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clinical research organization (CRO) and relevant therapeutic experience preferred. Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong ability to manage time and work independently.
• Direct therapeutic area expertise.
• Ability to embrace new technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%).

Get to know Syneos Health
We are the only full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company in the world. That means we bring together the best clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get medicines into the hands of patients who need it most. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

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