Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Role: Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain, responsible for strategic leadership and operational oversight of global clinical supply activities from first-in-human through Phase 3. Objectives include translating clinical development plans into integrated supply strategies to ensure timely investigational product availability. Responsibilities encompass supply planning, forecasting, packaging, labeling, inventory management, distribution, vendor management, and compliance across multiple studies. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams, and managing external logistics providers. Qualifications: S/MS in Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields; at least 12 years' experience in clinical supply chain or pharmaceutical logistics supporting global trials; strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP, GCP, and regulatory standards; experience with IRT/RTSM systems, ERP platforms (preferably Oracle NetSuite), and temperature-controlled distribution. Preferred skills include vendor management, project management (APICS, Lean Six Sigma certifications advantageous), and proven ability to manage multiple studies in a fast-paced environment. HighValue: Global clinical development (early to late-stage), biologics or small molecules, IND to Phase 3, extensive cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and expertise in cold-chain logistics and investigational product accountability. Location: Hybrid in Irvine with up to 15% travel.