Clinical Trials Supply Manager

CCS-Global; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Global seeks a Clinical Trial Supply Manager on a 12-month contract (Outside IR35) to act as the operational bridge between Clinical Operations, CMC/Drug Supply, and external CDMOs, ensuring end-to-end packaging, labeling, and global distribution strategies align with trial timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in CT Supply, strong cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience with IRT/RTSM systems, cGMP/compliance, and depot logistics across global sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Clinical Trial Supply Chain experience in Pharma/Biotech/CDMO.
• Experience collaborating with Clinical Operations and CMC teams to align IMP delivery with milestones.
• Experience with packaging and labeling campaigns for global trials.
• Knowledge of cGMP, cGCP, Annex 13 and IMP regulatory requirements.
• Experience with IRT/RTSM systems and depot network logistics.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Clinical Operations and CMC for recruitment rates, site demand, and RTSM inputs.
• Packaging & Labelling Management: Lead packaging operations and labeling campaigns.
• Supply Planning & Forecasting: Build and maintain demand forecast models based on protocols and site activation plans.
• Vendor & CMO Interface: Manage relationships with depots and 3PLs to ensure CGMP compliance and timely delivery.
• IRT / RTSM Systems Support: Define supply parameters, depot strategies, and conduct UAT.
• Cold Chain & Logistics Execution: Oversee temperature excursions, QP releases, and import/export documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Packaging & Labelling

Supply planning

IRT/RTSM configuration

Regulatory knowledge (IMP)

Job description

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY: Clinical Trial Supply Manager (12-Month Contract | Outside IR35)

Looking for your next high-impact contract role within an agile, cutting-edge biotech environment?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Clinical Trial Supply Manager to join a leading, clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, high-potential therapies.

In this role, you will act as the dedicated supply chain expert working side-by-side with our clients internal Clinical Operations and CMC / Drug Supply teams. You will collaborate closely with Clin Ops to align with trial enrolment dynamics and partner with CMC on drug availability to drive end-to-end clinical packaging, labelling, and global distribution execution.

• Duration: 12 Months (with strong likelihood of extension)
• FTE / Working Pattern: 4 Days Per Week flexible as needed
• Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Period

The Role & Collaboration:

As the operational bridge between functions, you will work hand-in-hand with Clinical Operations and CMC leads, as well as external CDMOs and vendors, ensuring seamless IMP delivery to trial sites worldwide. You will focus on translating clinical requirements into reliable supply and packaging strategies without carrying overall oversight for Clin Ops or drug manufacturing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Clinical Operations (monitoring recruitment rates, site demand, and RTSM inputs) and CMC / Technical Operations (aligning with drug product availability, product release to patient release, batch release schedules, and shelf-life timelines).
• Packaging & Labelling Management: Lead primary and secondary packaging operations
• Supply Planning & Forecasting: Build, maintain, and optimise demand forecast models based on trial protocols, dosing schedules, and site activation plans provided by Clin Ops.
• Vendor & CMO Interface: Direct day-to-day operations with secondary packaging partners, depots, and 3PL logistics providers to ensure strict adherence to cGMP/cGCP standards and delivery timelines.
• IRT / RTSM Systems Support: Work alongside trial teams to define supply parameters, depot strategies, resupply triggers, and perform user-acceptance testing (UAT).
• Cold Chain & Logistics Execution: Manage temperature excursion reviews, coordinate QP releases with Quality, and oversee global import/export documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of hands-on Clinical Trial Supply Chain experience within Pharma, Biotech, or CDMO environments.
• Strong track record of successful cross-functional working alongside Clinical Operations and CMC teams to keep IMP delivery aligned with clinical milestones.
• Deep experience executing Packaging & Labelling campaigns for early-to-late phase global clinical trials.
• Solid working knowledge of cGMP, cGCP, Annex 13, and global regulatory requirements for investigational medicinal products (IMP).
• Experience with IRT / RTSM system configuration and depot network logistics.
• Collaborative, flexible mindset well-suited to a lean, fast-paced biotech setting.

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