The Third-Party Manager is responsible to set-up the collaboration with a Third-Party (TP) and to manage TP used by GSK Vaccines for Packaging/Distribution production activities (label creation and approval, Packaging/Distribution set-up, Labelling & Packaging operations follow-up, Storage and Distribution, GDP) for Clinical Study.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that processes related to TP are effective
2. Be accountable and recognized as Central Point of Contact for the relationship with TP/external suppliers
3. Be accountable for technical management including risk management, deviation, change control authoring and coordinating, and knowledge management.
4. Be the partner of peers and stakeholders in their department, GSK internal network to share vision and work towards common objectives, promoting enterprise thinking
5. Lead meetings that are part of the TP governance, both internally (Business Partners & Global functions) and with the external suppliers, to ensure a good operational progress
6. In collaboration with the planning team: review demand versus supply, identify potential risks, keep planning informed on operational planning and potential blocking point
7. Ensure visibility is given on demand and supply information across the supply chain to ensure pro-active management, ensure the supply chain (capacity, technical feasibility, etc.)
8. Be responsible for performance management and reporting
9. Interact with QA team to ensure compliance of the external operations with cGMP
10. Proactive view on critical risks and ownership of mitigation defined
11. Drive continuous improvement projects with TP and with internal and external stakeholders in order to strengthen the TP operational activities. Implement new processes to increase service levels and to enhance business performance
Educational background
Minimum/Preferred Level of Education:
12. University scientific degree or equivalent background
13. Area of Specialization: Science/Healthcare, cGMP Manufacturing and Supply Chain
14. Need of a good background of Clinical Packaging/Distribution production & TP Management
15. QA/Procurement mindset and/or knowledge is an asset
Job-Related Experience
Level of Job-Related Experience required
16. 5 years of experience in Clinical Study Supply Chain and/or GMP environment and/or TP management
17. The Third-Party Manager – Packaging/Distribution needs to have a clear view and understanding on the requirements for Packaging/Distribution for Clinical Study
Other Job-Related Skills/Background
18. Relevant project management experience
19. Relevant Third-Party management experience
20. Demonstrated successful project management skills
21. Languages: English proficiency required (verbal and written), French is an asset but not required
22. Have excellent communications, organization, investigation and negotiation skills, be diplomatic able to establish priorities and develop and implement new procedures when needed as well as predisposition to quality management, project management and process improvement
23. Good negotiating, networking experience and advance problem-solving skills
24. Good decision making, very pragmatic
25. Demonstrates ability for leading initiatives with cross functional teams and implementation of recommendations
26. Ability to work as well within a matrix environment, balance priorities, and handle multiple tasks through good planning, project administration, and organization skills
27. Effective ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on deadlines, with high performance standards and a commitment to excellence
28. Ability to work in multi-cultural teams, positive team spirit and interpersonal skills
29. Is self-driven by successful execution of different tasks
30. High level of flexibility and sense of urgency
31. Operates with a high degree of integrity, responsibility, independence and initiative
What we offer
At Keyrus, thanks to the expertise of our people and external partners, each employee is welcomed with a varied integration program. You will join a dynamic and international environment with enthusiastic and professional colleagues.
We invest considerable time and resources in training our staff (technical and non-technical courses) to continuously support you in your personal and professional growth. On top of this, you will receive a complete salary package including attractive extra-legal benefits (company car, petrol card, meal vouchers, group insurance, hospitalization…) based on your background and experience.
Who we are
Keyrus Life Science is an international Consulting, Contract Research Organisation and Functional Services provider with a reputation for transparency and integrity, highly focused on being able to deliver with excellence. Our ‘human’ approach to service provision is what differentiates us from our competitors. Combined with our high caliber staff, this approach has allowed us to become a key player in clinical research.
At Keyrus Life Science we’re proud of our commitment to delivering services of the highest quality, not only skillfully, efficiently and reliably, but also with sincerity and genuine care for our clients’ projects, priorities and reputation. Thus we maintain and advance our vision and our standards, all the while ensuring that we serve your interests better
From early- to late-stage drug development, our range of services includes: Project Management, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance (GxP), Regulatory Affairs Strategy & Support, Data Management, Medical Review & Coding, Biostatistics, Medical Writing & Medical Information, Real World evidence services.