Analyst II, Trial Supply Planner

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Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Analyst II, Trial Supply Planner to be located in Titusville, NJ; Horsham, PA or Beerse, Belgium. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

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In this role you will be responsible for planning Kits for the Pack & Tech and Distribution activities of Patient dosing to meet First-Patient-In (FPI) date and consistently meet Successful Patient Dose target throughout the lifecycle of a J&J R&D trial, within budget. Generally, the focus is on large, complex studies and compounds. The Kit Supply Planning process is a key input to the Clinical Supply & Operations Planning process (cS&OP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Transition planning activities from the Clinical Supply Integrator (CSI) in the study design phase.
• Provide Master Data (MD), configure distribution networks in the relevant Kit planning systems and set planning and inventory parameters with support from the Systems and Randomization Trial Supply Management (RTSM) team.
• Set and own the trial supply budget for P&T and Distribution and work with Logistics to ensure budgets are met or adjusted in relevant systems.
• Inform CSI of budget status, risks or significant changes, including rationale.
• Adapt supply strategies (SC configuration, planning parameters) in view of changes in trial execution or protocol.
• Develop supply strategies to meet clinical plans while optimizing drug overage.
• Ensure supply planning is adapted to the latest forecast recruitment rates and inventory strategy.
• Use business tools to set and actively manage inventory targets at depots and sites and provide guidance to Trial Supply Leaders (TSL) to ensure timely delivery with minimal overage of clinical supplies.
• Responsible for transparent communications to call out any study risks via the cS&OP process.
• Identify and develop scenario analysis to drive/support decision making through the cS&OP process.
• Collaborate with the management team via Executive cS&OP, with guidance from the Team Lead.
• Attend P&T Operations meetings to ensure P&T campaigns are GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) released by the Quality group per the order target date.
• Work independently with limited coaching, and in situations of high workload.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for managing supply and inventory issues and resolutions at the study and compound level with some guidance.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• APICS certificate in Production and Inventory Management is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 2-4 years of experience is required, preferably in a clinical demand and/or supply planning role.
• Strong analytical and planning skills are required.
• Ability to manage complexity and identify process gaps based on data or root cause analysis, be able to predict risk/impact of demand & supply related processes is required.
• Ability to gather diverse viewpoints and influence partners within the Clinical Supply Chain, and other key cross-functional partners is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Detailed understanding of clinical trials and underlying dynamics to optimize global P&T and Distribution processes and interdependencies with Clinical Operations is required.
• Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills, able to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross-functional/virtual teams where needed.
• Intermediate to advanced software skills (eg, Microsoft Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint) is required.

Preferred:

• Experience with clinical demand & supply management tools preferred (eg, 4C, Optimizer, OMP, IVRS, SAP).
• General knowledge of GxP principles is preferred.
• Experience with the following functions preferred: clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, pharma/bio research and development.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $88,000 to $141,450.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below.

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 08/26/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Titusville

Other Locations NA-United States, NA-US-Pennsylvania-Horsham, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse, Europe/Middle East/Africa

Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)

Job Function Clinical Supply Operations

Req ID: W