Clinical Supply Strategist LATAM / Analista Pl.

Pfizer Inc.

São Paulo, Brazil

Job posting number: #7285775 (Ref:pf-4922226)

Posted: October 5, 2024

Job Description

Role Summary:

The Clinical Supply Strategist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing the clinical supply operational strategy across Latin America (LATAM) region for global and local studies including Investigational Product (IP) logistics (import/export).

This role will have multiple responsibilities and collaborations across main Global Clinical Supply (GCS) functional lines as Clinical Supply Operations (CSO), Clinical Supply Strategy & Management (CSSM), and Innovative Sciences Operations (ISO).

Role Responsibilities:

Support clinical supply strategic plans for clinical trials and Early Access programs conducted in the region to ensure timely delivery and resource optimization.

  • Deliver GCS Clinical Supply Logistics and Regional Operations activities with regards to planning, cost effectiveness and timely delivery of high-quality clinical supplies.
  • Conduct the IP Import/Export operations for Clinical Trials and Early Access programs (Compassionate Access, Expanded Access, and Post-Trial Access) across LATAM, including Brazil and Mexico.
  • Ensure connectivity and awareness to the entry clearance activities conducted by the preferred customs brokers across this local landscape.
  • Ensure local requirements, regulations and legislations are reflected accordingly in IP operational strategies based on each LATAM country.
  • Evaluate current processes on an on-going basis and make recommendations for continuous improvement with regards to the regional operations and import/export operating model.
  • Support key performance indicators (KPI’s) implementation and control to monitor operational performance and consistency against stated goals for logistics responsibilities in the countries for this region.
  • Provide local support for Pfizer Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O) and external partners (CRO) in Clinical Trial Application (CTA) by being accountable for reviewing IP related documentations (drug supply description, forecast, manufacture information, etc) for quality and compliance purposes before MoH submission.
  • Assist Pfizer Regulatory Affairs and/or external partners with Import License review and validation (drug supply forecast) for quality and compliance purposes, whenever needed.
  • Facilitate global and local communications between main stakeholders.
  • Regional oversight of strategic vendors such as couriers, brokers, local depots, domestic distribution to ensure safe and secure movement of clinical supplies to patients.
  • Ensure that IP Import/Export costs are being charged accordingly. Ensure VAT is being reclaimed accordingly, when applicable.
  • Execute Finance transactions for IP Import/Export operations in strategic financial systems (e.g., SAP, Kofax, etc).
  • Proactively ensure quality and compliance through risk identification and mitigation plans, strategic planning and execution, and overall design input on a program and protocol basis, being supported by Clinical Supply Strategists Senior/Coordinator/Manager.
  • Support regional label requirements identification for clinical supplies and comparators.
  • Clarify countries nuances, requirements, timelines, costs to global and local partners/vendors to facilitate trials conduction in the region.
  • Anticipate any risks or issues associated with clinical supplies operational strategies across the region.
  • Support regional clinical supply demand and forecast based on protocols design.
  • Active participation in global and local meetings to support IP operational strategies.
  • Represent the GCS LATAM team in global projects and initiatives to provide broader perspectives and backgrounds, in addition to add diversity into discussions (e.g., Sustainability, DE&I, Digital Clinical Supply Chain, Innovation Lab, etc).

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. degree (or equivalent) is required, with 1 to 3 years minimum of relevant experience (CRO or pharmaceutical industries preferred).
  • Previous experience with clinical supply importation process and/or commercial importation process in Brazil.
  • Work experience must include some of the following: drug development, clinical study design, scientific research, pharmaceutical manufacturing / packaging / labeling, cGMP requirements, leading project teams.
  • Ability to speak major languages (English and Spanish) in the region to communicate with local authorities & partners, and read local documents related to clinical supplies.
  • ​Strong verbal and written communication skills with strong internal and external relationship skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills and strong competency with tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Clinical Research Experience (i.e., CRA/Monitoring, regulatory, clinical supply chain) preferred.
  • Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 10% of the time; must be able to drive and/or fly to vendor locations with advance notice and/ or attend job related training, as required.
  • Occasional travel to Pfizer, clinical sites, and vendor sites may be required.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Work Location Assignment:On-site 2-3x/week or as needed by the business
  • Last day to apply for job: October 17, 2024

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.

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Job posting number:#7285775 (Ref:pf-4922226)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Pfizer Inc.
New York,New York
United States
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