Inventory Control Specialist at IQVIA

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

IQVIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in inventory control or supply chain; 6+ years without a degree
  • Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality management systems
  • Proficient in SAP and POMS inventory management systems
  • Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and mentor others
  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving
  • High attention to detail and commitment to compliance

Responsibilities

  • Oversee global inventory of components, bulk, market products, and finished goods using SAP/POMS
  • Monitor stock levels, reorder points, and lead times to ensure continuity of supply
  • Conduct monthly cycle counts and publish quarterly discard/disposition reports
  • Source and procure new stock items for study launches, ensuring timely availability
  • Manage clinical drug returns and inter-lab shipping requests in compliance with SOPs
  • Ensure adherence to GMP, GxP, and quality management systems
  • Report and investigate non-conformances; define and manage CAPAs
  • Participate in internal, vendor, and regulatory audits
  • Collaborate with Compliance Council to monitor and improve QMS performance metrics
  • Maintain the quality manual and support risk assessments and supplier audits
  • Mentor and train Inventory Control Associates and new hires
  • Coordinate team activities to meet departmental goals and SOPs
  • Liaise with suppliers, purchasing, finance, and lab departments on stock-related issues
  • Maintain strong relationships with CMOs, couriers, and internal stakeholders
  • Produce monthly performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

SAP
POMS
Inventory Management
GMP
GxP
CAPA
Cycle Counts
Logistics
Procurement
Audits
QMS

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3,526MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.
Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.
Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.
The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.
IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.
AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.
Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI