Associate Director, Supply Chain Management

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in Cambridge seeks an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management. This pivotal role involves managing investigational drug product distribution for clinical trials globally. The ideal candidate should possess over 8 years of experience, with significant expertise in clinical supply logistics and IRT systems. This position promotes a hybrid work environment, balancing workplace engagement with flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role.
• Proficient in clinical supply forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute clinical supply chain strategies.
• Manage global clinical drug distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical supply chain management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, MS)

Tools

IRT systems

ERP systems

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AIRNA is a biotechnology company with a mission to be the leading RNA editing company delivering precision therapies to patients with rare and common diseases.

AIRNA is harnessing advances in genetics to develop transformative RNA-editing medicines that improve human health. Our proprietary platform is based on groundbreaking research by pioneers of the field and company co-founders Thorsten Stafforst (University of Tübingen) and Jin Billy Li (Stanford University) and enables optimal potency, safety, and delivery. AIRNA is advancing a robust pipeline of therapeutic candidates that are designed to provide functional cures for severe or chronic diseases by repairing harmful genetic variants or introducing beneficial variants promote optimal health.

AIRNA has raised $245 million in financing from a world-class syndicate of investors including Arch Venture Partners, Forbion, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, RTW Investments, Nextech Invest, and ND Capital. We value teamwork, resilience, excellence, human, and health, and have a diverse team at both our headquarters in Cambridge, MA and our research operations in Tübingen, Germany.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director, Supply Chain Management, is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of investigational drug product distribution for clinical trials globally. This includes strategic oversight and operational execution of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems, clinical packaging and labeling, depot and site distribution logistics, and supply planning to ensure continuity of supply for ongoing and upcoming clinical studies. This role collaborates closely with Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, CMC, and external partners (CMOs, CROs, depots).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute end-to-end clinical supply chain strategies for investigational products across all phases of clinical development.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of IRT systems, ensuring alignment with study protocols, drug accountability, and real-time inventory visibility.
• Oversee global clinical drug product distribution operations, including vendor management for packaging, labeling, depots, and logistics providers.
• Manage demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted clinical trial supply.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and CMC teams to align on study start-up timelines, drug product readiness, and supply strategies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for IRT design and supply logistics, including supporting study teams on forecasting, kit configuration, expiry management, and resupply strategies.
• Ensure all clinical supply activities comply with global regulatory requirements (GMP, GDP, GCP), internal SOPs, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks by developing contingency plans.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and digital supply chain transformation projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) .
• 8+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role.
• In-depth knowledge of IRT systems (design, implementation, vendor oversight) and clinical trial supply logistics.
• Strong experience managing clinical drug distribution globally, including temperature-sensitive shipments, cold chain, and depot networks.
• Familiarity with GMP, GCP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements (e.g., EU, US, APAC).
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams and external vendors (IRT vendors, depots, CMOs).
• Excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in clinical supply forecasting tools, ERP systems, and IRT platforms.
• Strong understanding of labeling requirements and clinical packaging operations.
• Prior experience supporting complex global trials (oncology, rare disease, adaptive trials).

LOCATION

AIRNA has a hybrid work model, and the role will be based in AIRNA’s corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA ~3 days per week.