Sr. Materials Coordinator – Study Launch

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Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage activities supporting new study launches related to material supply, including kit and bulk supplies, as well as other potential supplies required for initial site shipments.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Logistics, Materials, suppliers, Procurement, and Kitting Operations to ensure flawless execution.
• Maintain oversight of all activities to ensure supplies are available at kit locations to support Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and initial requirements.
• Develop and maintain performance indicators that cover the launch of studies, specifically focusing on the materials needed for kit/bulk supplies.

Education and Experience:

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate
  Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical trials experience is desired.
• Experience in project management is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and laboratory principles pre-analytical, analytic, and post-analytic influences on specimens and results.
• Basic project management skills.
• Knowledge of Master Supply List in Connexion.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal communications and customer service skills in the English language – additional languages are an advantage.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support quality decision making.

Additional / Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Primary contact for training related to study launch preparedness as it relates to kit/bulk materials.
• Liaise with Strategic Procurement and Project Management as it relates to supplies needed for new studies.
• Identify and communicate material supply risks and/or issues associated with new study launches.
• Develop and maintain a launch tracking report.
• Liaise with Materials Coordinators to ensure purchase orders for materials are placed to support new studies.
• Track purchase orders for supplies required for initial site orders.
• Track study launch achievements related to kit materials.
• Attend and support study preparation meetings including Risk Assessments.
• Assist in addressing customer concerns related to supply delivery issues, including conducting research on additional suppliers or alternative products if needed.
• Liaise with Materials Coordinators and kit vendors in booking new supplies at kit vendors.
• Act as a point of contact for all materials related to new study launches.
• Maintain and prepare SOP’s, work instructions, and training slides as they relate to new study launch materials management.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert with systems, tools, and processes.

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.)

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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