Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global organization supporting solutions that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Demand and Supply Management Team Leader le specialized demand planning and supply optimization services for clinical trials, including global inventory strategies, supply planning, performance metrics, customer collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
Le team that creates and maintains global demand & supply plans and balances drug inventories, using customers’ forecasts, real-time patient enrollment data/trends, planning software (i.e. Trial Set-up & Planning), and network capacity/utilization data
Confirms plans are robust and optimizes global and regional supply strategies to ensure continuity of patient supply in the most effective and efficient manner
Solidifies connections between demand planning team and S&OP to ensure the latest forecast information is aggregated and integrated into the divisional S&OP process
Develops, implements, and monitors appropriate performance metrics/KPI’s to drive operational performance in cycle-time, cost, quality and risk mitigation; proactively makes adjustments to ensure business success
Partners with global and site project management teams and/or directly with the customer to inform and proactively share key client data necessary to facilitate an effective supply chain planning cycle
Applies advanced supply chain concepts and techniques to ensure alignment of sound supply chain strategies to the appropriate studies based on numerous interrelated factors (e.g. phase of trial, cost of product, storage limitations, shelf-life, regulatory requirements, variability risks, timeline management, etc.) to deliver maximum value for the company and client
Le and advocates a culture of proactive continuous process improvement
Acts as an SME and actively participates in initiatives in support of the overall effectiveness of the Client Services organization
Travel required (perhaps as much as 10-15%). International travel may also be required
Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the business
Skills
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business/operations management
* 5 years of supply chain and/or planning experience managing global supply chain design and logistics management, preferably as they relate to clinical program design and execution
* 3 years' experience with direct customer engagement in a customer-facing role with 3 years of management experience
* Requires strong eye for business including the ability to understand the manufacturing process and how cost impacts the overall business
* Requires enhanced PC knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) products
* Requires interpersonal social skills and the ability to lead and work in teams including client services, technical, planning, and financial expertise
* Requires excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
* Travel required (perhaps as much as 10-15%)
International travel may also be required
* Understanding of clinical supply requirements, phases of clinical development, and the factors that influence study designs preferred
Benefits
Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
Healthcare
A range of employee benefits
Outstanding career and development prospects
An exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
Company Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.thermofisher.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 57 in 2026, 272 in 2025, 224 in 2024, 233 in 2023, 342 in 2022, 315 in 2021, 227 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.