Sr. Associate Global Study Planner

We are seeking for a Sr. Associate Global Study Planning to join the Clinical Supply Chain team in Breda. In this role, you will independently execute demand and supply planning processes for dedicated clinical studies with a global scope. You will ensure that finished drug products are available from study start through last patient dosing, balancing efficiency, risk management, and compliance.This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in global clinical studies by coordinating packaging, labeling, and shipment activities, while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Key Responsibilities

• Execute demand and supply planning for up to 10 global clinical studies, ensuring timely availability of drug products.
• Forecast demand, manage packaging & labeling orders, and balance inventory with scrap risk.
• Ensure supply readiness for study start, and resolve logistical conflicts impacting timelines or R&D milestones.
• Lead and attend cross-functional meetings with global study managers and escalate risks when required.
• Utilize planning systems (SAP, forecasting tools, dashboards) to monitor performance and ensure compliance with GMP.
• Represent planning in process improvements and maintain accurate procedures/documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in supply planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of (clinical) supply chain management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Basic understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting clinical supplies.

👉 Only candidates who already reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit will be considered for this position.Benefits

• Hybrid position: on-site in Breda two to three times per week.
• Competitive salary package.
• Travel expense reimbursement depending on distance.
• A dynamic and international work environment with excellent opportunities for growth and development.
• The contract will be through Undutchables.

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