Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.
With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.
This position is available on a temporary basis from September 2026 until February 2028 (18 months), with 38 hours per week.
Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
- You will rotate in different areas to build up experience and understanding of Octapharma Clinical R&D
- Support the planning and coordination of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) distribution to clinical sites and depots in collaboration with Quality, Logistics, and study teams
- Enter, track, and monitor clinical orders and shipments in relevant systems to ensure timely supply
- Assist in managing clinical inventory, including stock levels, expiry dates, and reconciliation activities
- Contribute to the evaluation and documentation of deviations (e.g. temperature excursions) during storage and distribution
- Support forecasting activities by collecting and consolidating demand information and communicating updates to planning teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set up and maintain clinical supply plans aligned with study requirements
- Assist in preparing and maintaining clinical trial and supply-related documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. eTMF, FDA, ICH-GCP)
- Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain processes and support ongoing clinical projects
- Interesting development opportunities after successful completion of the program
Your expertise and ideal skill set
- Successfully completed studies in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
- Maximum of one year of practical work experience (excl. internships, study-related activities), preferably in an industrial company
- Excellent knowledge of German and English
- Very good knowledge of MS Office tools and data analysis skills
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Organized and structured working style
- Willingness to learn in a dynamic clinical environment
Your department - where you make an impact
- We, the Research & Development department, conduct preclinical and clinical research to develop new products and ensure their safe and effective use. Our ultimate focus in our daily work is on increasing patient health and safety.
Thrive with us
- Company restaurant & meal subsidy
- Training & further education
- Health promotion
- Parking spaces and good public transport connections
- Company and team events
Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits
For this position, we offer an annual gross salary of €55,687 (full-time, 38 hours per week; all-inclusive contract; Collective Agreement for the Chemical Industry, Category III)
It´s in our blood
We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.
Mrs. Eveline Kastner
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien
T: +43 664 88 142 750
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