WORKING AT ANCILLARE

We are looking for a Training and Development Senior Specialist who will work with leaders, subject matter experts and/or external vendors to design, develop, implement, and evaluate key strategic programs and training for creating and sustaining a high performing organization. This person will ensure technical training is fully developed, vetted, deployed and continuously improved. Additionally, this role will lead, plan, coordinate, develop, and facilitate employee and leadership development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments to determine feasibility and necessity of training, subsequently identifying training and development needs across the business, building programs to deliver company-wide or individual learning initiatives that will ultimately ensure the highest level of organizational performance.
• Serve as an advisor, trainer, coach, and expert to all staff members in the areas of employee learning and development encouraging and promoting employee development and advancement.
• Design, develop, update, and deliver professional quality presentations and training material to include classroom trainings, workbooks, job aids, quick reference guides, webinars, videos, and e-learning.
• Manage training and development data and reporting with statistical data showing progress toward KPIs.
• Coach and support staff through operational changes and supervision issues.
• Prepare training budgets and evaluate costs and performance outcomes.
• In collaboration with the HR Manager support performance management and review process for supervisors and employees, creating, developing and implementing talent and succession planning to enable the selection of potential future talent already within the business
• Ensure senior stakeholder engagement with a focus on talent development and succession planning; in partnership with HR identify and act on leadership performance issues – identifying high potentials and identifying/nurturing credible successors to critical roles.
• In conjunction with Executive Leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition develop long term recruitment planning and forecasting identifying high potentials/successors to critical roles.
• Ability and desire to work a project to completion meeting and or exceeding timeline deliverables.
• Demonstrate and drive the Ancillare mission, values, and strategy.
• Participate and contribute positively to process improvement initiatives.
• Travel as may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Innovative thinker. Minimum: demonstrated knowledge of adult learning styles, participative training design, group dynamics, interactive learning methods, systems theory and quality improvement processes, principles of customer service, conflict resolution, group process facilitation, communication processes and skills, presentation skills, and project management.
• Must be familiar with and have designed various training formats, including online training, self-study training, video training, and live training.
• 3+ years of experience recommending, developing, designing and/or managing organization-wide learning programs in line with business outcomes and company values.
• Driven to build a high performing organization and understand the importance of customer service and a responsive approach to drive results.
• You’re a strong communicator, advisor, and negotiator, with demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Previous clinical trial or pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Working knowledge with Instructional Design in a start-up or merger/acquisition preferred.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Horsham, PA to lead a project management team tasked with managing the flow of products to global clinical trial sites as well as manage operations of the team based on approved timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage all functional responsibilities of dedicated project management team.
• Support Portfolio Director and provide client facing interface as may be required.
• Ensure all timelines are satisfactorily met and supply is readily available for on-demand shipments.
• Partner with project management team to confirm understanding of the project scope and agreed upon timelines, budgets and customer requirements.
• Ensure proper tracking of project budgets assigned.
• Confirm team understanding and abilities to successfully implement and manage all project changes for seamless customer fulfillment as required.
• Lead, supervise, coach, mentor, train and evaluate performance of team members assigned to the projects, identifying performance gaps and recommending development opportunities as may be required.
• As a senior point of contact in support of project management, act as liaison between sponsor and internal teams as may be required.
• Actively participate, and at times, lead team meetings.
• Drive, participate and contribute positively to process improvement initiatives and creation of SOPs and functional training development/revision and implementation.
• Analyze protocol provided by the sponsor, forecast demand and develop a supply plan based on enrollment sites and other factors.
• Work on and or lead projects as may be required.
• Ability and desire to work a project to completion meeting and or exceeding timeline deliverables.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and other relevant GXP in all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate and drive the Ancillare mission, values and strategy.
• Travel as may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent required, may consider equivalent relevant industry experience, PMP preferred.
• 5+ years of successful project management experience, preferably in a clinical environment required.
• Experience in drug and ancillary supply management and clinical trial forecasting desired.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English both written and verbal.
• Proficient presentation skills.
• Must be detail oriented and organized with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to successfully delegate assignments as required and evaluate performance, identifying gaps and providing coaching as needed.
• Highly organized with the ability to meet changing demands.
• Sound computer skills, proficient in Microsoft office preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively support client relations with existing and new business opportunities
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence and gain collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Rigor to strictly adhere to company SOPs and regulatory compliance

We are looking for an Associate Project Manager for our Horsham office to assist a project team during protocol formulation and supply to global investigator sites. Interface directly with management, quality assurance and supply chain teams to assist managing all clinical supply operations and processes. Work effectively in a team environment to manage flow of products to global clinical trial locations as well as manage operations of the team based on approved timelines. Perform all functions according to company SOPs and strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

• Working in a collaborative style assist in managing the scope of work for the project including managing the implementation of protocol requirements as given by the customer and management.
• Under the direction of Senior Project Management ensure that all processes are implemented and completed according to all relevant SOPs, quality assurance and supply chain recommendations, and company strategic direction.
• Assist in all functional areas of the project as needed to ensure timely completion including supply, resupply, and disposition of study ancillary supplies (non- drug).
• Interface regularly with internal stakeholders including; quality assurance and supply chain to assist project management team in all functional areas of the project where needed to ensure on time and budget completion.
• Serve as liaison as may be required to manage relationships between the organization and customer to communicate all relevant information including recommendations, requirements and progress of project.
• Manage and provide regular status reports to Senior Project Management staff as required
• Work towards ensuring projects are completed based on timelines, budget, and scope of operations.
• Ability and desire to work a project to completion meeting and or exceeding timeline deliverables.
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the job.
• Ability to work successfully individually or in a team.
• Demonstrate and drive the Ancillare mission, values and strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred, may consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.  PMP certification candidate preferred.
• Prior project management experience or management/supervisory  experience preferred.
• Prior working experience in a pharmaceutical industry, ancillary supply or supply chain is highly desirable.

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and written.
• Proven ability to effectively hear, understand and follow directions or instructions.
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, flexible and capable of managing and implementing change.
• Flexibility to work under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor, detail oriented and organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet demanding deadlines and deliver quality work output within tight time frames.
• Ability to effectively work collaboratively across diverse groups with both internal and external stakeholders and business partners.
• Self –motivated, confident and results oriented with rigor to strictly adhere to company SOPs and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess demonstrated Microsoft Office skills; Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Must have a track record of dependability, consistency and reliability.

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team in Horsham, PA (USA) to manage the sourcing of clinical and ancillary supplies for worldwide clinical trials for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as medical and contract research organizations. This role will provide analysis including strategic analysis and insight into suppliers and markets, prepare clinical supply plans in support of new and revised study opportunities, participate in negotiation strategies, conduct RFPs, RFQs and
quotation analysis, cost modeling and supplier management, and oversee PO execution and required ERP activity.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute RFPs and RFQs.  Build supply plans together with subsequent structured information analysis and business requirements.
• Conduct detailed supplier and supply market analysis looking at facts, trends, and data analysis.  Execute continuous learning and product awareness programs for procurement and project management colleagues.  Steward a repository of specification templates to assist in defining supply requirements.
• Ensure that appropriate supplier agreements and relationships have appropriate KPI’s and metrics to achieve a win-win relationship.  Monitor, report, manage and continuously improve supplier performance.  Ensure that supplier qualification criteria are being met.  Coordinate Return Good Authorization activity.
• Ensure that the appropriate contingency and remediation plans are in place for supply plans.  Categorize the ancillary supply as high/medium/low risk per established guidelines.
• Be an active member on one or more sourcing teams utilizing the above essential functions in a spirit of continuous improvement to drive assurance and quality of supply, service, cost and innovation.
• Manage, capture and report savings per the Ancillare global procurement savings handbook and customer requirements.
• Work with procurement specialists to ensure the company funds are expended for clinical supplies in compliance with the corporate grant of authority table and in conjunction with approved supply plans.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by developing strong collaboration and trust with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Enhance the department and organization by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different opportunities in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Travel  less than 20%.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of procurement experience in lab supplies and/or clinical supplies required.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to effectively work with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and project software.
• Demonstrated high degree of flexibility and adaptability to deal with ambiguous and dynamic situations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of total sourcing spectrum from need identification to contract execution, including stakeholder and supplier management.
•  Collaborative mindset and aptitude to embrace change.
• Ability and desire to effectively work with and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Horsham, PA (USA) to effectively managing the flow of products to global clinical trial locations for our clients as well as manage operations of the team based on approved timelines. This position will lead and assist a project team during protocol formulation and interface directly with clients, management, quality assurance, and logistics teams to manage all clinical and ancillary supply chain operations and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the scope of work for each project and the implementation of protocol requirements as given by the client and management.
• Ensure all processes are implemented and completed according to all relevant SOPs, quality assurance, and logistics recommendations as well as the company’s strategic direction.
• Serve as liaison and manage relationships between the organization and client to share all relevant information including recommendations, requirements and progress of project.
• Ensure projects are completed based on timelines, budget, and scope of operations.
• In collaboration with other departments assist in all functional areas of the project where needed to ensure completion.
• Attend and or facilitate periodic teleconferences and study meetings.
• Responsible for the management of study startup, day to day interactions with sites, study team and Ancillare team/s.
• Collaborate with PM Team Leads and Portfolio Directors to assist in managing the project budget against actual expenses and current status.
• Manage supply, resupply and disposition of study supplies (non-drug).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain (logistics) to ensure that the regulatory requirements and necessary documents are in place before international shipments occur.
• Coordinate and execute monthly status reports for client, partnering with IT and CPG for any special requests from client.
• Partner with the client to gain project scope and timeline.
• Interface with the quality assurance team and management team as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Project Management work experience required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Two to three years of experience working in Project Management.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or clinical supply highly desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated Strong Project Management skills with the ability to effectively lead a team to successful project completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail oriented and organized; must be able to meet demanding deadlines and deliver quality work output within these tight timeframes.
• Proven ability to effectively influence and collaboratively work across diverse groups with both internal and external stakeholders and business partners.
• Understanding of clinical supply chain process desirable.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
• Results oriented, confident, self-motivated and driven with solid negotiation skills.
• Flexible and capable of managing and implementing change.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Rigor to strictly adhere to company SOPs and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of key global regulations including GCP and GMP preferred.
• Ability to mentor and train other members of the organization.
• Must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Must have a track record of dependability, consistency and reliability.
• Able to travel internationally.