Co-Op: TDS Clinical Supply Chain Planning in Malvern, PA

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This is a six-month Co-Op, typically running January to June 2027 (flexible). It is a full-time role (40 hours per week) and fully on-site in Malvern, PA. One vacancy is available.

Purpose

The Clinical Supply Chain (CSC) organization within Therapeutics Development and Supply supports the global supply of clinical materials for the Research & Development and Global Medical Affairs portfolios. Its work covers clinical supply manufacturing, demand forecasting, supply planning, and global distribution.

The Malvern Clinical Supply Chain Planning team is looking for a motivated Co-Op to support planning operations, with a focus on improving data accuracy, strengthening planning processes, and building sustainable data validation practices in SAP.

The role offers hands-on exposure to supply chain planning within R&D drug development and builds analytical, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Supply Chain Planning activities and gain exposure to supply chain processes across the R&D drug development lifecycle.
• Lead planning data clean-up and help improve the accuracy and consistency of planning information.
• Assess current-state SAP planning data and identify ways to improve data quality.
• Support the development and rollout of routine SAP data validation processes.
• Partner with colleagues across Clinical Supply Chain Planning and other cross-functional teams to solve real-world supply chain challenges.
• Apply analytical and creative problem-solving to find process improvement opportunities.
• Support planning improvements that boost efficiency, data quality, and decision-making.
• Manage assigned project activities while working with multiple stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver a final Co-Op presentation covering project outcomes and learnings.
• Provide additional project and planning support as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related business, engineering, scientific, or supply chain disciplines.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, reflecting all college coursework.
• No Summer Internship or other employment commitment that could conflict with the contract dates.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset and interest in improving efficiency and data quality.
• Ability to work with data, spot inconsistencies, and support data validation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project activities while delivering results.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while collaborating within a cross-functional team.

Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for an employment visa (such as H-1B or green card) now or in the future. Students on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT generally need future sponsorship for long-term employment and do not meet this program's requirements unless they hold an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Candidates under 18 may need working papers or other documentation required by state law before starting, plus parental consent for the background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience or familiarity with supply chain planning or related processes.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP.
• Experience with planning systems and performing data review, validation, or clean-up.
• Interest in pharmaceutical R&D, clinical supply chain, demand forecasting, supply planning, or clinical supply operations.
• Experience or interest in process improvement and building standardized, repeatable processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic projects, student organizations, campus programs, or community involvement.

Ineligible for severance.

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