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Ipsen

Clinical Supply Chain Forecast Manager

Ipsen

. Drive clinical supply forecasting and budgetary requirements for clinical programs by providing consolidated estimates of IMPs against patient needs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply forecasting and budget management for clinical programs, with a strong focus on compliance with good practices and effective communication in a matrixed environment. Proficient in utilizing advanced forecasting tools and managing complex investigational supplies for global clinical trials.

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Clinical Supply ForecastingProject ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsRTSM PlatformsGMP Compliance

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Hard Skills
Clinical Supply ManagementBudget ManagementForecasting Tool UtilizationData AnalysisRisk Assessment
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationChange ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Supply Forecasting ToolsRTSM Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS CertificationPMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryClinical TrialsGood Manufacturing PracticesEnvironmental Health and SafetyInvestigational Medicinal Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive clinical supply forecasting and budgetary requirements for clinical programs by providing consolidated estimates of IMPs against patient needs
  • Ensure adequate clinical forecast estimates and reviews for new and ongoing clinical studies
  • Organize review meetings with relevant cross-functional departments
  • Translate new clinical study designs, protocols and recruitment projections into the forecasting tool
  • Monitor validated clinical study forecasts, analyze deviations, decide corrective actions, control readjustments, report study progress and validate milestones
  • Align with clinical manufacturing to plan semi-finished goods production when required
  • Partner with clinical procurement and packaging planning to translate clinical needs into production planning and ensure on-time patient supply without IMP stock-outs
  • Develop, coordinate and optimize clinical forecasts over a 3-to-12-month period
  • Assess the impact of study changes, propose mitigation plans, challenge Clinical Project Managers and consolidate updated forecasts
  • Communicate and follow up with CMC on schedule impacts
  • Coordinate and lead IMP kick-off and estimation meetings
  • Ensure IMP risk assessments are implemented and maintained for each clinical study
  • Coordinate with team members in a matrix environment
  • Lead change management initiatives with internal and external cross-functional teams
  • Perform activities according to the Ipsen Quality Management System and support site KPI compliance
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, QEHS and CSR initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in an equivalent job within the pharmaceutical industry with significant international exposure
  • Experience managing complex investigational supplies for global clinical trials
  • Experience in project management and facilitating communications in a highly matrixed environment
  • Experience in using advanced supply forecasting tools including advanced use of Excel
  • Experience with RTSM platforms and ability to partner with external CDMOs
  • Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in pharmacy, engineering, operations and supply chain management
  • Certification in APICS, PMP, etc. preferred
  • Advanced education including MBA, Masters, PhD or global equivalent preferred
  • English
  • French preferred
  • Compliance with applicable good practices (GMP, GMPD, BPF, BPD) and Environmental, Health and Safety rules

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Workplace culture focused on human-centric leadership, collaboration, excellence and impact
  • Opportunities to grow and thrive alongside the company’s success
  • Inclusion and equal opportunities
  • Application adjustments or support available during the application process