Senior Clinical Drug Supply Chain Lead (Contract)

Proclinical; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 169,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Contract Clinical Supply Chain Manager to oversee forecasting, inventory, distribution, and IP strategy for clinical trials in a US-based role based in Cambridge, MA.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners, manage budgets and vendor performance, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout IP lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Forecast IP supply and manage inventory and distribution.
• Familiar with IRT systems in clinical trials.
• Develop IP strategies including expiry management and vendor coordination.
• Experience with budgets, RFPs, and vendor performance.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning with demand forecasting aligned to study timelines.
• Manage IP inventory strategies and resupply activities.
• Oversee IP shipment orders for timely, compliant delivery.
• Collaborate on IRT system development and testing.
• Develop drug return, destruction, and resupply strategies.
• Coordinate ancillary and comparator supply with stakeholders.
• Provide input into IP-related study documents, tools, and training materials.
• Represent Clinical Drug Supply on cross-functional study teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and IP contracts.
• Track metrics, compile reports, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Distribution

IRT systems

Expiry management

Vendor coordination

Budget management

RFPs

Vendor performance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Biotech/pharma experience

Job description

Clinical Drug Supply Chain Manager - Contract - Cambridge, MA

What does it take to keep clinical trials running seamlessly from forecast to patient? If you're an expert in clinical supply chain management, we'd love to hear from you.

Proclinical is seeking a Clinical Supply Chain Manager for a contract role based in the US.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will play a key role in forecasting investigational product (IP) supply requirements, managing distribution processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to support clinical trials effectively.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong expertise in clinical supply management, including forecasting, inventory tracking, and distribution.
• Familiarity with IRT systems and their application in clinical trials.
• Ability to develop and oversee IP-related strategies, including expiry management and vendor coordination.
• Experience with budget management, RFPs, and vendor performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Problem-solving abilities and knowledge of regulatory compliance standards.
• Relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on clinical supply management.

The Clinical Drug Supply Chain Manager's responsibilities will be:

• Lead supply planning activities, including demand forecasting and alignment with study timelines.
• Manage IP inventory strategies, monitor usage trends, and define resupply activities.
• Oversee IP shipment orders to ensure timely and compliant delivery to investigator sites.
• Collaborate on the development and testing of Interactive Response Technologies (IRT) systems.
• Develop strategies for drug return, destruction, and resupply based on stability and shelf-life.
• Coordinate ancillary and comparator supply strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input into IP-related study documents, tools, and training materials.
• Represent Clinical Drug Supply and Logistics on cross-functional study teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and contracts for IP-related services.
• Track metrics, compile reports, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

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