Clinical Supply Program Lead

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Join our Operations team as a Clinical Supply Program Lead (CSPL), a pivotal role within Global Clinical Supply Chain. As a CSPL, you will be responsible for the end-to-end clinical supply chain of a global program of products. You will have the opportunity to influence the long-term strategy of the clinical supply chain and represent R&D Supply Chain at PT&D and Global project teams. This role offers the chance to lead a multi-functional team to drive strategy and manage supply chain performance through key performance indicators. What you’ll do:As a CSPL, you will be accountable for the development and performance of clinical supply chains, owning the end-to-end supply of products in the development portfolio. You will monitor the performance of the supply chain and optimize for higher volume phases of the project, balancing speed, quality, and cost with respect to the agreed level of risk. You will lead the Supply Chain Team (SCT) which is accountable for developing and maintaining the supply plan for the program. You will also be responsible for managing a significant budget for supply activities and materials for the project.Responsibilities will include:Influencing the design phase with relevant experts to drive an optimized supply chain design with respect to quality, risk and cost for the businessWorking in conjunction with the Supply Chain planner to guarantee: Balancing Short to Mid-term Supply and Demand, Inventory Management, input into D&OP Process, planning Excellence Process Requirements, SS Master Data ManagementOverall endorsement of the supply planMaintaining appropriate information for supply activities in PLANIT in line with RBU.Ensuring ongoing supply through transition from development sources to commercial sources of manufacture.Managing change in demand and supply, resolve issues, escalating when appropriate.