Title: Global Study Planner (GSP)
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
Location: Fully Remote (occasional onsite working sessions required)
Work Hours: Training – 6:00 AM start; Regular shifts – 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
 
Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets

• Experience in Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Planning (pharmaceutical industry preferred)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Excel
• Experience working in a regulated or GMP environment, with understanding of GxP, GDP, GMP, ICH guidelines and Clinical Trial supply management

 
Job Summary
The Global Study Planner (GSP) plays a key role in ensuring uninterrupted supply of Finished Drug Products for global clinical studies from study start to study closure. This role is responsible for end-to-end demand and supply planning, maintaining optimal inventory at depots and clinics, minimizing product waste, and ensuring compliance with GxP and regulatory requirements. The GSP collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to align plans and ensure timely execution.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage global forecast demand and supply for assigned clinical studies and programs
• Translate clinical development product requirements into executable global supply plans and update planning systems accordingly
• Use planning tools such as SAP, forecasting systems, smart sheets, and dashboards to monitor and manage study progress
• Lead forecast and supply review meetings, ensuring re-supply strategies are aligned with study timelines
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels across depots and clinical sites to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Initiate and manage production, labeling, packaging, and shipment requests in a timely manner
• Identify and mitigate risks to study timelines and clinical supplies from a supply chain perspective
• Support compliance with GxPs and SOPs, and maintain quality documents following ALCOA+ principles
• Provide updates and reporting to key stakeholders, including senior management
• Participate in audits and act as a subject matter expert on supply chain operational processes

 
Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED and 2 years of work experience, or
• Associate degree and 6 months of work experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ERP systems (SAP) and Smart Sheet / SCPM tools
• Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Background in pharmaceutical or clinical supply chain planning
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork abilities
• Experience with change management and process improvement in a regulated environment

Possible Extension: Yes
Red Flags:

• Frequent job changes
• Lack of SAP / Supply Chain or planning experience
• Inability to demonstrate strong analytical or Excel skills
• Poor teamwork or communication skills
• Limited understanding of GMP or regulated environments

Interview Process

• Step 1: Screening interview
• Step 2: Onsite group interview (virtual exception for strong remote candidates)

  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 34.34/hr.