Sr. Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain, GCO ( Global Clinical Operations)

Role Summary

Sr. Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain, GCO (Global Clinical Operations) lead end-to-end clinical supply operations across Phases 1–4, overseeing forecasting, planning, packaging and labeling, IRT/RTSM strategy, distribution, cold-chain management, depot oversight, vendor/CMO management, and returns/destruction. Also responsible for sourcing, secondary packaging operations, and integration with Finance/ERP systems for procurement and financial governance. Based in Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA in a hybrid environment (2-3 days onsite).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Clinical Supply Chain function with accountability for strategy, operations, team development, and continuous improvement.
• Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team, fostering operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including recruitment, training, and career development.
• Provide leadership across sourcing and packaging teams and oversee financial planning and accruals.
• Shape the future state of global clinical supply chain operations and align across regions and functions.
• Provide strategic leadership in a collaborative partnership model to ensure integrated clinical supply strategies and execution.
• Oversee forecasting, demand planning, supply strategy, packaging, labeling, and global distribution for all clinical programs (Phases 1‚Äì4).
• Manage 80% in-house packaging and labeling operations while overseeing external CMO/CRO partners.
• Ensure global depot management, import/export compliance, cold-chain integrity, and controlled substances governance.
• Oversee IRT/RTSM strategy and integration with supply systems for real-time visibility.
• Support ANDA submissions and portfolio launches through compliant supply chain practices.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management across packaging/labeling, distribution, depots, and IRT.
• Ensure compliant oversight of CRO and CMO supply-chain activities for outsourced studies.
• Manage procurement and vendor contracts for sourcing and packaging operations.
• Ensure adherence to GxP, GDP, GCP, and international regulatory requirements; identify and mitigate supply chain risks; lead SOP development and governance.
• Champion digital and data-driven initiatives (shipment tracking, forecasting tools, supply visibility platforms, automation, analytics).
• Drive process simplification and technology enhancements to optimize speed, accuracy, and efficiency; standardize end-to-end processes for scalability.
• Implement KPI frameworks and ownership of budgeting processes; align operations with corporate priorities and implement procurement strategies for cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 12 years in clinical supply chain with global experience (US, EU, international)
• Proven leadership of end-to-end global clinical supply operations for Phases 1‚Äì4
• Experience building and leading teams during rapid growth or transformation
• Experience managing internal packaging/labeling operations and outsourced vendors/CMOs
• Strong understanding of IRT/RTSM systems, forecasting tools, global depot management, and cold chain operations
• Bonus: experience driving digital supply chain innovations and process simplification

Skills

• Strategic leadership and organizational development
• Vendor and CMO/CRO oversight and contract management
• Regulatory compliance across GxP, GDP, GCP
• Digital transformation and data-driven decision making
• Forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management
• Change management and cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelors Degree (as stated in Qualifications)