Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

• Review clinical study protocols and dosing schemas and translate them into Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) demand and supply planning requirements
• Support 9- to 18-month demand and supply forecasting, translating forecasts into clinical packaging and labeling execution plans and implementing depot and clinical site seeding and resupply strategies
• Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand and minimize expiry risk
• Identify supply chain opportunities and risks, develop mitigation strategies, and use scenario planning to reduce disruption, strengthen resilience, and ensure continuity of supply during disruptions or unforeseen events
• Perform tasks in systems (e.g., IRT, Veeva, etc.) to facilitate compliant and efficient progression of IMP through the supply chain
• Ensure accurate inventory management and record-keeping at depots through timely reconciliations
• Obtain and review service provider quotes, approve purchase requisitions, and reconcile invoices
• Establish and maintain planning processes and SOPs
• Partner with Logistics management and external partners to monitor and resolve shipping-related issues, escalating matters to senior leadership as needed
• Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and other internal teams to ensure alignment, timely communication, and effective execution

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Ability to manage resources and timelines for complex clinical studies and programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated capability analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Solid understanding of inventory strategies, shelf-life management, and supply risk mitigation within regulated environments
• Ability to synthesize data into clear, executive-level communications and recommendations
• Ability to operate independently with program-level accountability in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment
• Bias toward action in risk mitigation and developing solutions

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, life sciences, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in clinical supply, demand/supply planning, or pharmaceutical supply chain roles within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with clinical study designs, blinding practices and global trials from Phase 1 (First in human) to late-phase programs
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, outsourced supply models, and supply chain lead-time dynamics
• Advanced excel skills and project management experience preferred