Senior Clinical Trial Supply Manager

Lead Clinical Trial Supply Strategy and Operations

Drive forecasting, distribution, and operational excellence across global development programmes by overseeing clinical program forecasting, investigational product (IP) supply planning, and distribution processes for multiple clinical trials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of one or more clinical development programmes, ensuring accurate forecasting of Investigational Product (IP) requirements and effective management of clinical supply distribution activities.
• Ensure supply chain activities are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives supporting both internally managed and outsourced studies.

Key Duties

• Lead drug supply planning, including demand forecasting and alignment with clinical development timelines.
• Manage IP manufacturing, labeling, release, distribution, and return/destruction processes.
• Oversee inventory tracking, resupply strategies, and expiry management for clinical supplies.
• Coordinate IP shipment orders to ensure timely delivery to investigator sites.
• Collaborate on the development and testing of Interactive Response Technologies (IRT) systems.
• Develop and oversee strategies for drug return, destruction, and ancillary/comparator supplies.
• Provide input into study documents, training materials, and IP-related tools.
• Represent Clinical Drug Supply & Logistics in cross-functional study teams and regulatory inspections.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships for IP-related services.
• Track metrics, compile reports, and provide updates to study teams and senior management.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training and process improvement initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees (MBA, PharmD, etc.) are a plus.
• Extensive experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on clinical supply management.
• Proficiency in supply planning, inventory management, and IRT systems.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional collaborations effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.