Manager/Senior Manager, Clinical Supply Chain

Accountabilities:

• • Represent Clinical Supply Chain on Clinical Study Teams and serve as a key partner to Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, CMC, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring strong alignment on supply requirements and study timelines.
  • Develop comprehensive clinical supply and inventory plans, including production schedules, demand forecasts, supply strategies, and risk mitigation plans designed to maintain continuity while minimizing waste.
  • Monitor production schedules and supply performance, identify deviations or potential disruptions, and implement course corrections to maintain appropriate study timelines and inventory levels.
  • Manage GMP inventory across the clinical supply chain, including inventory reporting, expiry management, drug accountability, and monitoring of material availability.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities with finished-goods labeling and packaging contract manufacturers and distribution vendors, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Ensure clinical trial labels and proofs comply with applicable regulations, product specifications, and study protocols, coordinating review and approval with Regulatory, Clinical Operations, CROs, and contract manufacturers as required.
  • Support IRT user acceptance testing, develop IRT supply strategies and parameters, and oversee ongoing supply activities within the system.
  • Coordinate and track bulk shipments to contract manufacturers, depots, and other vendors while maintaining and monitoring applicable import licenses.
  • Investigate supply chain exceptions, determine root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive issues through to resolution and closure.
  • Support functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including the creation, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures and other process documentation.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to team members supporting supply planning and business process activities, helping ensure deliverables are completed successfully and study objectives are met.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or contract research organization (CRO) environment.
  • Working knowledge of clinical supply chain best practices, clinical trial material planning, inventory management, labeling and packaging, distribution, and IRT systems.
  • Experience working within a cGMP environment and collaborating with cross-functional clinical development teams and external supply partners.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess supply risks, interpret data, identify root causes, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, stakeholders, and external vendors simultaneously.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and with external partners.
  • Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, continuous-learning mindset, and ability to operate effectively in changing clinical development environments.
  • Results-oriented approach with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to make data-informed decisions.
  • Ability to foster teamwork, provide and receive actionable feedback, act inclusively, and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support organizational growth.

  Benefits:

  • Annual base salary range of $114,600–$154,600, with actual compensation determined by factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus plan for non-commercial roles.
  • Eligibility for discretionary equity awards and the opportunity to participate voluntarily in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off and wellness benefits.
  • Full-time, U.S.-based remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to clinical development programs while working across supply chain, clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and external partner teams.
  • Professional growth through cross-functional collaboration, process improvement initiatives, and increasing responsibility across clinical supply operations.