Manager, Clinical Supply

• Lead end-to-end clinical supply planning and execution for assigned clinical programs
• Develop and maintain clinical supply strategies covering forecasting, inventory planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and contingency planning
• Own clinical supply activities and ensure deliverables, milestones, and commitments are executed on time
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply chain risks affecting study timelines, product availability, regulatory compliance, or operations
• Liaise with Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, contract manufacturers, packaging vendors, depots, and distribution partners
• Oversee contract manufacturers, vendors, and logistics providers; drive issue resolution, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide stakeholder status updates, issue escalation, and management reporting
• Manage domestic and international clinical supply logistics and distribution in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory optimization, and strategic planning
• Support Quality System activities including change controls, investigations, documentation, inspections, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical supply chain, pharmaceutical manufacturing, CMC operations, or related pharmaceutical operations
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing clinical supply strategies, including forecasting, inventory management, manufacturing planning, packaging, distribution, and vendor management
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical supply chain operations, cGMP requirements, GDP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects, drive execution of deliverables, and maintain accountability for results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate and elevate issues to stakeholders and management
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience leading clinical supply operations for global Phase II and Phase III clinical studies
• Experience working in a small or emerging biotechnology company environment
• Experience managing external contract manufacturers, packaging vendors, depots, IRT providers, and global logistics partners
• Knowledge of IRT/RTSM platforms, inventory management systems, serialization technologies, and clinical trial logistics processes
• Ability to utilize digital tools, data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions
• PMP, APICS/ASCM, Supply Chain, or related professional certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply chain management, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• CGMP Requirements
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing Planning
• Packaging
• Distribution
• Risk Mitigation
• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• Automation
• Clinical Trial Logistics

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Proactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• APICS/ASCM
• Supply Chain Certification

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Supply Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Contract Manufacturing
• Global Logistics

Tools & Technologies

• IRT/RTSM Platforms
• Inventory Management Systems
• Serialization Technologies