Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Role: Associate Director of Clinical Supply Chain, responsible for leading global clinical supply strategies for Phase I-III trials, scaling operations from early phases to pivotal studies. Responsibilities include demand forecasting, packaging, labeling, distribution, inventory management, vendor oversight, and implementing AI-driven workflows to optimize logistics. Collaborates closely with Clinical Operations, QA, Regulatory, and CMC teams to ensure supply chain readiness aligns with trial milestones and commercialization timelines. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience in clinical supply chain or project management within biotech/pharma, specifically managing late-stage (Phase IIb/III) pivotal trials, including manufacturing scale-up and global logistics. Proficiency in IRT/RTSM systems, cGMP/cGCP compliance, and vendor management is required. Deep knowledge of international import/export regulations and complex distribution networks is essential. Preferred skills include experience with AI tools for supply chain optimization and managing supply chain for biologics or complex modalities. High-value specifics: focus on late-stage clinical trials, global logistics, complex supply chain management, and cross-functional collaboration for biotech drug development. Work setup is flexible, with remote options and regular on-site visits expected. The role reports to the Director of Clinical Supplies within a biopharma environment focused on innovative medicines across therapeutic areas, including oncology and rare diseases.