Lead, Clinical Supply Chain Planning

Role Summary

Lead, Clinical Supply Chain Planning at Lilly. Responsible for planning and scheduling clinical batches, coordinating with manufacturers/CMOs, and ensuring timely, compliant distribution of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical programs. Remote-based in North America, preferably EST.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical operations, CMOs and the manufacturing team to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely delivery of clinical products throughout the clinical trial life cycle
• Maintains and supports electronic files required for clinical supply (RAM licenses, site information database, shipping documentation, etc.)
• Ensures batches are scheduled to maximize units per batch
• Evaluates, maintains and tracks supply chain KPIs and contributes to continuous improvement for supply chain processes
• Develops and maintains good relationships with partners, CROs, CMOs, vendors and suppliers
• Communicates and escalates supply chain risks to management with a sense of urgency and provides mitigation strategies
• Provides verbal and written reports to manager in a clear and concise manner
• Maintains accurate and complete supply chain tracking logs (Excel format)
• Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGLP, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements
• Contributes to the development and approval of supply chain procedures for clinical programs
• Embodies and promotes a quality culture and ‚Äúright-first time‚Äù approach as part of all activities
• Works well in a fast-paced team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Business, Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering, Science or related field of study; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of supply chain and/or manufacturing scheduling experience
• Experience in MS Excel with ability to develop and manage complex workbooks
• On-call availability outside of core business hours to support weekend deliveries

Additional Preferences

• Early start time (5am ET) may be required to support EU clinical sites
• Experience with IWRS/IP ordering platforms
• Experience with MRP/ERP
• Experience with radiopharmaceuticals and Class 7 shipments; weekend tracking may be required
• Experience working with CROs, CMOs, and external vendors
• High attention to detail, well organized, highly motivated
• Strong multitasking and prioritization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Planning and basic project management skills; ability to work independently or in a team
• Experience in FDA or regulated environments; knowledge of cGMP, GDP is a plus
• Calm under pressure and able to act with urgency

Education

• None beyond the listed qualifications; relevant degrees as specified in Basic Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands/Travel: Office environment; minimal travel a few times per year