Adapt, work independently and collaboratively on projects and apply critical thinking to varying issues
Participate in and support department projects and project teams
Coordinate, support, and perform logistics and administrative work to support the department and study setup
Ensure a high level of support, service, reliability, and availability to internal departments and efficient operations of the section
Support day-to-day operations of the study setup and ensure compliance with company good practices and client requirements
Complete ongoing training on new regulations concerning clinical supplies and GxP activities
Coordinate or serve as a cross-functional liaison
Oversee daily drug product/medical device receipt, ordering, storage, label printing, labeling, inventory management, distribution, return drug accountability and destruction
Ensure activities align with company SOPs and Client requirements
Track inventories and expiration dates and issue monthly status reports
Arrange purchases of additional supplies upon request and maintain updated PPD Owned Metrics Indicators Reports
Maintain accurate data in electronic management systems for assigned studies
Set up and lead meetings pertaining to quality issues, investigate and draft quality events, and perform root cause analysis
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure accuracy of quality events and track/notate status of quality events and SOPs
Manage group email box, respond to inquiries, follow up with staff, and escalate issues to leadership as needed
Work with Global Site Services staff or Central Lab vendors to identify vendor non-compliance and familiarize with Global Site Services and Sample Management procedures
Knowledge/use of PPD’s Preclarus® central lab database and/or lab information management system and supporting quality management systems
Team with subject matter experts in updating/emending standard operating procedures and advise departmental leads of quality concerns that may affect SOPs
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent experience is required
Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification preferred
Minimum of 2 years of general logistics coordination experience
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient
Proven ability to successfully implement logistics strategies and improve operational efficiency
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly
Excellent verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information