Manager, Clinical Supply

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks a senior leader to drive end-to-end clinical supply planning for global programs in Germany. You will own forecasting, inventory planning, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution strategies to ensure study timelines and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include managing external manufacturers, mitigating supply risks, and delivering stakeholder updates while collaborating with QA, Regulatory, and Finance teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical supply chain, pharmaceutical manufacturing, CMC operations, or related pharmaceutical operations
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing clinical supply strategies, including forecasting, inventory management, manufacturing planning, packaging, distribution, and vendor management
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical supply chain operations, cGMP requirements, GDP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects, drive execution of deliverables, and maintain accountability for results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate and elevate issues to stakeholders and management

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end clinical supply planning and execution for assigned programs.
• Develop and maintain clinical supply strategies covering forecasting, inventory planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and contingency planning
• Own clinical supply activities and ensure deliverables are executed on time
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply chain risks affecting study timelines, product availability, regulatory compliance, or operations
• Liaise with Clinical Operations, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, contract manufacturers, packaging vendors, depots, and distribution partners

Kenntnisse

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Manufacturing Planning

Packaging

Distribution

Risk Mitigation

Project Management

Data Analytics

Automation

Clinical Trial Logistics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

IRT/RTSM Platforms

Inventory Management Systems

Serialization Technologies

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead end-to-end clinical supply planning and execution for assigned clinical programs
• Develop and maintain clinical supply strategies covering forecasting, inventory planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and contingency planning
• Own clinical supply activities and ensure deliverables, milestones, and commitments are executed on time
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply chain risks affecting study timelines, product availability, regulatory compliance, or operations
• Liaise with Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, contract manufacturers, packaging vendors, depots, and distribution partners
• Oversee contract manufacturers, vendors, and logistics providers; drive issue resolution, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide stakeholder status updates, issue escalation, and management reporting
• Manage domestic and international clinical supply logistics and distribution in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory optimization, and strategic planning
• Support Quality System activities including change controls, investigations, documentation, inspections, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical supply chain, pharmaceutical manufacturing, CMC operations, or related pharmaceutical operations
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing clinical supply strategies, including forecasting, inventory management, manufacturing planning, packaging, distribution, and vendor management
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical supply chain operations, cGMP requirements, GDP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects, drive execution of deliverables, and maintain accountability for results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate and elevate issues to stakeholders and management
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience leading clinical supply operations for global Phase II and Phase III clinical studies
• Experience working in a small or emerging biotechnology company environment
• Experience managing external contract manufacturers, packaging vendors, depots, IRT providers, and global logistics partners
• Knowledge of IRT/RTSM platforms, inventory management systems, serialization technologies, and clinical trial logistics processes
• Ability to utilize digital tools, data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions
• PMP, APICS/ASCM, Supply Chain, or related professional certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply chain management, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• CGMP Requirements
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing Planning
• Packaging
• Distribution
• Risk Mitigation
• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• Automation
• Clinical Trial Logistics

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Proactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• APICS/ASCM
• Supply Chain Certification

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Supply Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Contract Manufacturing
• Global Logistics

Tools & Technologies

• IRT/RTSM Platforms
• Inventory Management Systems
• Serialization Technologies