Clinical Supply Chain Specialist

Overview

This role involves supporting the delivery of essential materials for clinical trials by managing activities such as supply planning, labeling, packaging, and distribution. It ensures timely availability of therapies to patients while aiming to enhance supply efficiency and minimize operational risks. The position requires working closely with clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and external global partners. It combines expertise in supply chain operations, project coordination, and problem-solving within a dynamic life sciences setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical supply planning by aligning demand forecasts, study schedules, and supply strategies in coordination with clinical teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), as well as with external contract manufacturers and IRT vendors.
• Contribute to the development of supply plans, inventory management strategies, production planning, and risk mitigation for clinical programs.
• Monitor production timelines, identify potential issues, and aid corrective measures to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Manage label processes to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements, product specifications, and study protocols.
• Support sourcing activities for comparator products and related supply strategies.
• Participate in IRT system tasks including user acceptance testing, setting supply strategies, managing parameters, and oversight of supply metrics.
• Coordinate shipments among manufacturing sites, depots, and vendors while ensuring proper import documentation and licenses are maintained.
• Engage in initiatives to improve clinical supply processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Contribute to additional supply chain projects and routine operations as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in medicine, life sciences, supply chain management, operations, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible supply chain experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research settings.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial supply workflows including inventory planning, labeling, packaging, and distribution.
• Proven analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and risk management proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills supporting management of multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse internal and external teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt and work productively in a fast-changing environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with initiative, flexibility, commitment to learning, and a results-driven approach.
• Experience with IRT systems or clinical supply technologies is advantageous.

Benefits and Compensation

• Annual salary ranging from $79,100 to $109,100, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Eligibility to receive an annual performance-based bonus.
• Participation in equity awards and employee stock purchase programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and wellness benefits.
• Work opportunity in innovative clinical development with global impact.
• Collaborative team environment fostering continuous learning and career growth.