Senior Clinical Supplies Manager

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contract development organization is looking for a Senior Clinical Supplies Manager to oversee clinical trial supply chains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical supply management, a strong understanding of the end-to-end supply cycle, and the ability to optimize processes using advanced tools. Key responsibilities include managing drug forecasts, collaborating with partners, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. This role offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Salary

Pension Scheme

Performance-Based Bonus

Life Assurance

Bupa Healthcare

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical supply management.
• Expertise in tracking systems and forecasting tools.
• Proficiency in regulations such as ICH guidelines and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial supply chain activities.
• Manage study drug forecasts and supply plans.
• Ensure efficient drug distribution to warehouses.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Global Logistics

GMP best practices

IRT technology

MS Office

Education

Degree in science or supply chain

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Senior Clinical Supplies Manager

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Supplies Manager (CSM) to join our team and support our global clinical supplies network. In this pivotal role, you will lead and execute clinical trial supply chain activities, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple supply partners and functions.

The Role:

• Interpret clinical study protocols to determine drug product and ancillary supply needs.
• Utilize simulation tools and supply chain expertise to design optimized, lean supply chains for studies and programs.
• Develop and manage study drug forecasts and supply plans across the trial lifecycle, accounting for multiple drug campaigns.
• Collaborate with IRT teams to create system specifications (URS) for supply algorithms.
• Continuously update supply demand forecasts using Excel and relevant forecasting tools.
• Serve as the Unblinded Study Drug Manager, overseeing IRT system testing (UAT) and ongoing study operations.
• Monitor and manage Warehouse and Depot drug inventories through IRT systems.
• Coordinate packaging campaigns and scheduling in collaboration with clients and packagers.
• Ensure efficient drug distribution to designated Warehouses and Depots.
• Establish and oversee blinded/unblinded IRT reports to track drug usage and forecasting.

The Candidate:

• Degree in science, supply chain, related field or equivalent technical knowledge.
• Extensive experience in clinical supply management with a deep understanding of the end-to-end supply cycle.
• Expertise in supply tracking systems and forecasting tools.
• Strong global logistics knowledge, including supply chains, import/export regulations, depots, and comparator sourcing.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines, GCP, CFR, EMA GMP/GDP regulations, and GMP best practices.
• Proficiency in IRT technology for supply chain management.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly MS Project and Excel.

Position Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Bupa Healthcare

This role demands adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond swiftly to evolving challenges. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing clinical trial supply chains, we want to hear from you!

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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