Associate Clinical Supply Manager

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Purpose:

The Clinical Supply Manager will be responsible for managing key clinical supply chain activities for AbbVie or Partner-sponsored phase I – IV clinical trials in China. This role requires project management skills, understanding of complex study designs, and the implementation of Global Clinical Drug Supply Management (CDSM) policies and procedures. The successful candidate will work independently with minimal oversight, collaborating with local and global teams.

Responsibilities:

- Manage secondary packaging jobs in China TPMs in partnership with support functions including CDSM, China RDQA and global PDQA, ensuring requests are completed within required timeline and in compliant with GMP & AbbVie procedures.

- Manage and improve China site shipment process by working with cross-functional teams, including CDSM, CSM, and Regulatory, reducing product waste and ensuring efficient & smooth site delivery.

- Support China Health Authority (NMPA, CDE, local FDA) inspection for clinical supply related queries.

- Support local clinical supply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Work Instructions (WI) creation in partnership with CDSM, Regulatory, QMTC and QA.

- Ensure adherence to local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards in conducting clinical trial supply. Stay updated on new and evolving local regulations, guidelines, and policies.

- Establish and maintain relationships with global and local cross-functional teams, clinical sites, and dispensing & destruction depots to ensure reliable delivery/destruction of the IP.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science preferred with at least 2-5 years of experience in the Clinical Supply, CMC related roles.

- High degree of flexibility and a strong aptitude for identifying innovative approaches in decision-making and problem-solving. Must proactively and effectively recognize, quantify, and mitigate potential risks.

- Proven leadership skills in managing complex projects.

- Ability to think in multiple dimensions and balance priorities to ensure timely and budget-friendly supply delivery of the highest quality, while adhering to regulatory requirements.

- Strong communication skills, fluent in spoken and written Chinese and English.

- Knowledge of GMP, GCP, GTC, etc. on clinical supply operations in China.

- Experience working with contract pharmaceutical organizations in China

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