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We are looking for talented Supply Chain Managers to join our Clinical Study Supply Chain team in Gothenburg!

We have an exciting opportunity for talented Supply Chain Managers to join our Clinical Study Supply Chain team in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is a key role within our Clinical Manufacturing and Supply teams, and we ensure that clinical trial medications are available at the right quality, in the right quantity, and at the right time for every patient participating in AstraZeneca’s trials all over the world. Our goal is to never miss a patient. In Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D), we are the bridge that turns forward-thinking science into actual medicines that help millions of people around the world. We work across the entire value chain, crafting and delivering active ingredients, formulations, and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.

About the position

In this role, you will project manage the design, plan, and set-up of the study supply chain to ensure the on-time delivery of clinical supplies. You will also lead a cross-functional team, enabling continuous dialogue with both internal and external partners regarding study design requirements and associated changes that may impact the supply chain elements of the study. To be successful in this role, you need to be a fast learner, self-driven, and comfortable working in a high-paced R&D environment. You need to be a collaborative team player, flexible, and have strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the delivery of clinical supplies effectively and consistently, and contribute to the balance of costs and any risks to supply. • Ensure effective communication with project teams and key partners across a global network. • Support risk management of individual studies with proactive mitigation of risks that potentially impact the quality or delivery of supplies. • Take ownership for inventory management, including any rework and recalls, extensions of shelf life and expiry date management, or stock destruction. • Manage the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system to execute demand and supply planning. • Work within GMP Quality Management Systems, ensuring that you actively handle any deviations, complaints, and change controls. Soft skills: • Strong influencing, negotiating, and problem-solving skills, across geographical and cultural boundaries. • Ability to adapt and operate in bespoke multiple systems.

Your profile

Essential for the role: • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or business subject area – equivalent experience will be considered. • Experience within a supply chain environment or pharmaceutical industry. • Holistic knowledge of end-to-end supply chain activities. • Experience in demand planning and forecasting, and risk identification and management. • Experience in running projects and influencing customer demands. • Strong influencing, negotiating, and problem-solving skills, across geographical and cultural boundaries. • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient IT skills with an ability to adapt and operate in bespoke multiple systems. • Ability to constantly learn and evolve with all the new processes and transformation journey that the role is going through. Desirable for the role: • Awareness of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice). • Knowledge of clinical development processes relevant to the supply of clinical materials. • Lean knowledge and understanding. • Experienced in handling Quality Events (Deviations, Change Controls, Complaints).

About the Organisation

This is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg for 1 year, starting in August 2026. During the time, you will be hired by QRIOS. Please apply by registering your CV here on our website. Click on the "Apply" button to the right. It is our recommendation that you register as much information as possible and that you attach a complete CV document. Please check that your correct e-mail address is registered.