Director C linical Supply Chain Planning Introduction to role You will lead, manage, and develop a team of Clinical Supply Chain Design Specialists and Clinical Supply Chain Planners to ensure clinical supply chains are designed and studies are supplied with the drug they need in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Part of your role will involve leading key improvement work, developing business relationships, or enhancing business processes. Are you ready to make a significant impact? Accountabilities Leadership for supply chain design and clinical supply planning for all internal products and external commercial products. Responsibility for both the daily deliveries from the team to the supply chains and the long-term development of team capabilities. Leadership for the implementation of supply chain excellence principles in the Clinical Supply Chain Design Specialist and Clinical Supply Chain Planner roles. To a chieve optimized clinical supply chains where demand and supply are in optimal balance using the Smart Supplies Planning module. Engaging with leaders across CM&S to resource, develop ways of working, and prioritize work to maximize portfolio delivery with the available resources. Partner with other CM&S leaders to drive adherence to planning processes across CM&S. Provide guidance to the team in proactive risk identification, solution-building, and issue resolution to facilitate achievement of objectives on time and to appropriate quality and cost. Manage issues and complex trade-offs with both internal and external partners. This will require well-developed conceptual and analytical thinking to make complex judgments and deliver innovative solutions. E nsuring training in, adherence to, and continuous improvement of supply chain business processes. Develop and exploit links with external supply chain communities of practice to grow knowledge and best practice and to explore new technologies and capabilities. Part-time sponsoring or leading key improvement work, business relationship, or business process development. Essential Skills/Experience Degree, preferably in drug development or supply chain related subject, or equivalent qualification/experience. Extensive s upply Chain Planning experience K nowledge of drug development and clinical supply. Experience of working in a supply chain environment and at the customer-supplier interface. Technical knowledge of clinical supply. Leadership/Management experience in a supply chain environment. Proven ability to motivate, develop, and empower others to accomplish outstanding individual and project goals. Track record in identifying and driving continuous improvement and an awareness of Lean. Business acumen and ability to work effectively across multiple SET areas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good influencing, negotiating, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Desirable Skills/Experience • APICS CSCP. • Lean training or certification. • Awareness of external regulations related to clinical supply. • Knowledge of AZ R&D operating model. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Adapt and innovate at pace Experience the excitement and varied challenges as we launch new products. Resilient in the face of a constant flow of groundbreaking scientific products and novel medicines. It's the quality of the products that ignites our passion to rapidly develop innovative new processes. Ready to make a difference? Apply now Date Posted 29-Nov-2024 Closing Date 13-Dec-2024 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.