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Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.\nOur passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!\nFor more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.\nJob Description:\nJob Title:\nClinical Supply Chain Project Manager\nDivision / Function:\nPharmaceutical Development - Global Clinical Supply\nManager’s Job Title:\nClinical Supply Chain Therapeutic Area Lead\nWHAT -Summary & Purpose of the Position\nIpsen is a global biopharmaceutical group dedicated to improving lives and health outcomes through innovative medicines in Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Disease.\nResearch and development are key elements of our strategy, reflecting our commitment to improving patients’ lives and health outcomes.\nIn respect to Good Manufacturing Practices and as part of the Global Clinical Supply Management department (GCSM), theClinical Supply Chain Project Manager\ndefines the IMP design and the associated supply chain strategy to ensure sufficient supply for clinical trials\ncoordinates with his / her stakeholders the set up and the maintenance of the supply chain activities related to Ipsen clinical trials\nWHAT -Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies\n\nProject management responsibilities\nFacilitate a cross functional CSC sub team, in charge of the set-up of clinical studies and which includes operational quality assurance, clinical packaging and distribution for internal projects and CDMO management for outsourced projects\nRepresent GCSM within clinical study team meetings and ensure seamless alignment with clinical trials milestones (timelines, study design assumptions, recruitments assumptions etc)\nDefine with its sub team the project and objectives while ensuring technical feasibility\nDevelop with its sub team comprehensive project plans to ensure on time supply to patients and avoid IMPs stock out\nValidate the strategy with the Clinical Supply Chain Therapeutic Area Lead\nDevelop strong collaboration with Global Regulatory Affairs and CMC Regulatory teams to ensure alignment of regulatory strategy (submission filing, product references to be used)\nEvaluate impact of changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs\nFacilitate the sub team to solve complex challenges and provide mitigation plans in a timely manner to meet the business needs\nEscalate challenges / issues to management when needed\nMeasure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques\nInitiate and maintain risk assessment to minimize supply chain potential risks\nTrack project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term key goals ( forecasts KPIs, RTD, miss dose etc)\nPresent the results and progress of projects under his/her responsibility at internal / external meetings\nAs per delegation from the TA Lead:Can represent GCSM in CMC project meetings and ensure adequate alignment with Asset Teams objectives (timelines, priorities, need to initiate / review forecasts, communication escalation, anticipate risks and provide mitigation)\nCan represent GCSM within Clinical Operations strategic meetings and ensure seamless alignment with clinical development programs (overall plan including all studies of the program, study design assumptions etc)\n\nIMP design and clinical supply chain definition responsibilities\nPropose the design of the IMP kits in partnership with packaging team or CDMO\nManage the labelling definition and approval\nCreate and maintain comprehensive project documentation (IMP Design and Supply / Handling Manual / Supply Chain Flow Diagram, leaflets)\nPartner with the study forecaster to determine material needs for clinical trials\nEnsure all studies forecasts are revisited on a regular basis\nOrganize resupply meetings with relevant cross functional departments\nMonitor closely the evolution of validated clinical study forecasts and share them with the CMC sub team\nAnticipate and assess impacts on changes on its clinical studies (addition of new countries, sites, number of patients, changes in protocols, etc). Challenge Clinical Project Managers when relevant and consolidate the new / updated forecasts in the appropriate systems.\nReport on the progress of studies and validate milestones\nPerform his / her mission according to (i) the up-to-date internal and external regulatory guidance and process, (ii) and harmonized ways of working / processes\nManage quality events (deviations, change controls) in line with defined KPIs\nContinuous improvement responsibilities\nDefining and / or adjusting GCSM processes / ways of working and providing effective as well as continuous feedback.\nOrganize and actively participate in lessons learnt exercises when needed. \nContribute to continuous improvement projects within the Global Clinical Supply Management Department and/or wider Pharmaceutical Development.\nBe a promoter of continuous improvement processes and to guarantee the method.\nQEEHS Responsibilities\nRespect the Good Practices applicable (BPF, BPD, …), the rules of Energy Environment Health and Safety through the procedures applicable within the company.\nCSR Responsibilities:\nApply and proactively contribute to actions for CSR development according to Ipsen guidelines.\nHOW - Behavioural Competencies Required\nExcellence in execution\nApproaches priority setting and setting the stage through the lens of execution\nEstablishes clarity about the goals, accountabilities, timelines, and next steps; can identify/spot opportunities for real impact on patient and society\nAble to be focused and performance-driven with clear KPIs\nPlans and aligns effectively (steps, timelines etc.)\nDisplays a commitment to best practice sharing and setting\nPromotes single point of accountabilities\nEnsures Accountability\nEnsures single accountable referents per task/project/outcome (independent of organizational context or multi-team projects)\nBuilds and anchors an environment where people have the skills and habits to ask for clarification when accountabilities are unclear\nConsults/seeks relevant stakeholder views/expertise and coaches/ensures decisions are made by consent vs. consensus\nTakes personal accountability for decisions, risk, actions, successes and failures, and fosters the same for others\nFollows through on commitment and makes sure others do the same\nCommunicates Effectively\nAsks open questions and digs deeper; shows care and respect for different perspectives (both verbally and non-verbally) and able to relate to other points of view\nCommunicates transparently, “tells it how it is” while keeping the communication respectful\nBuilds clear and crisp messages with structure and focus, uses visual communication and storytelling to make the message easy to digest and connect with the outcomes, adapted to the audience.\nHOW - Knowledge & Experience\nKnowledge & Experience (essential):\n Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in an equivalent job within the pharmaceutical industry with significant international exposure\nExperience managing complex investigational supplies for global clinical trials\nExperience in project management and facilitating communications in a highly matrixed environment\nKnowledge & Experience (preferred):\nExperience with RTSM platforms and ability to partner with external CDMOs\nExperience in using advanced supply forecasting tools including advanced use of Excel\nEducation / Certifications (essential):\n Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in pharmacy, engineering, operations and supply chain management\nEducation / Certifications (preferred):\n Certification in APICS, PMP, etc.\nAdvanced education including MBA, Masters, PhD or global equivalent\nLanguage(s) (essential):\n English\nLanguage(s) (preferred):\nFrench\n#LI-MM1 #LI-hybrid\nNous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail où chacun se sent écouté, valorisé et soutenu, où nous incarnons « The Real Us*». 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