Launch and Transfer Graduate (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location : Camberley, Surrey (until December) - Relocating to a new office within 18 miles of Camberley from January, near a train station.
Work Model : Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite per week)
Salary : £30,000 per annum + benefits (holidays, sick pay, pension)
Start Date : ASAP
Hours : 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri)
Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, providing essential treatments to patients across Europe. Our purpose is to pioneer access to high-quality medicines, enabling healthcare systems, like the NHS, to treat more patients. We value collaboration, ambition, and open-mindedness, fostering a fast-paced and friendly environment.
At Sandoz, we offer graduates the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the business while developing valuable skills for future career opportunities.
Job Purpose
As a Launch and Transfer Graduate, you will join the UK Supply Chain team and be integral in managing new product launches, reintroductions, and manufacturing site transfers. This role focuses on ensuring the smooth execution of product launches specifically for the UK market. You will work closely with key stakeholders across various departments, giving you in-depth exposure to logistics and supply chain processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Responsibilities
1. New Product Setup : Set up new Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) in SAP and coordinate product setups with warehouses and wholesalers.
2. Order Management : Place orders with manufacturing sites and ensure stock is received on time for launches.
3. Project Tracking : Monitor and report the status of product launches and site transfers to internal teams and regional stakeholders.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with commercial, legal, finance, regulatory, and quality assurance teams to ensure smooth project execution.
5. Documentation : Ensure launch-related documentation is completed by relevant stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Patient Safety.
6. Process Optimisation : Collaborate with team members to improve launch processes and ensure on-time product availability.
Key Requirements
7. Education : Graduate (within the last 2 years) with a 2:1 or first in Business, Project Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Biology, or Pharmaceutical-related fields from a leading UK university.
8. Attention to Detail : You'll be responsible for setting up products in systems, so accuracy is key.
9. Fast-Paced Environment : Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
10. Organisation : Strong organisational skills to track actions both for yourself and across teams.
11. Communication : Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset to work across functions.
12. Curiosity and Initiative : You ask questions and are eager to learn and contribute.
13. Flexibility : Able to adjust to evolving responsibilities and team needs in a dynamic environment.
If you are excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career with Sandoz UK.