Senior Clinical Supply Chain Manager (FSP, UK)

IQVIA Inc; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc. in Reading, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Senior Clinical Supply Chain Manager dedicated to a global sponsor within an embedded FSP model.

You will lead strategic supply plans across clinical programs, partnering with Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and external vendors. Responsibilities include forecasting, labeling, IRT management, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Interpret clinical trial protocols to create effective CT supply chain solutions.
• Create master English label text per regulatory framework (Annex 13).
• Create and maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans.
• Initiate packaging campaigns with vendors and oversee on-time delivery.
• Set up and monitor IRT systems to manage study inventory.
• Develop distribution plans and oversight of vendors.
• Work independently to ensure supply of trial materials.
• Provide ongoing budget tracking aligned to quotations.
• Maintain 100% training compliance and apply learnings.
• Keep up to date with GxP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead client and vendor meetings on CTS topics.
• Create a Temperature Excursion management plan.
• Review Temperature Excursions reported to IQVIA CTS team.
• Conduct regular risk management assessments.
• Support client bid defense meetings.
• Support CTS department development and processes.

Skills

Clinical supply planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

ERP SAP

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

GxP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Business degree

3-5 years experience in Clinical Trials

3-5 years experience in Clinical Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

IRT/RTSM systems

Job description

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Full time

R1578490

Overview

This is a UK-based FSP opportunity in which you will be dedicated to supporting a global pharmaceutical sponsor as an embedded Senior Clinical Supply Chain Manager .

Acting as a senior clinical supply representative within global development teams, you will provide strategic leadership across complex clinical programs, ensuring robust supply strategies are developed and executed throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. You will partner closely with Clinical Operations, Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and external service providers to drive planning, risk management, vendor oversight, and operational excellence.

This role requires extensive clinical supply chain expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels across a complex global organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to study teams and leadership, helping to shape supply strategies that support successful clinical trial delivery.

If you thrive in a highly collaborative environment and enjoy balancing strategic thinking with operational oversight, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across a diverse clinical development portfolio.

Your Responsibilities

• Interpret clinical trial protocols to create and execute an effective clinical trial supply chain solution
• Create master English label text in accordance with relevant regulatory framework (e.g. Annex 13)
• Create and maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans so that packed clinical supplies are readily available in accordance with the project requirements
• Initiate packaging campaigns with the assigned vendor and provide oversight to ensure on-time delivery
• Setup, monitor, and where necessary, update study assigned Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed
• Create an appropriate distribution plan and have oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it
• Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure that the supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time
• Provide ongoing budget tracking activities so that projects are run efficiently and in accordance with client approved quotations
• Maintains 100% compliance on all assigned training and applies learnings to everyday practice
• Remain up to date in all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
• Leads client and vendor related meetings where necessary to discuss clinical supply chain topics or status updates
• Creates a Temperature Excursion management plan
• Manages the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to the IQVIA Clinical Trial Supplies team
• Conducts thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure all risks are systematically reviewed and appropriate mitigations are executed
• Support client bid defence meetings as required
• Supports the development and optimisation of the CTS department and processes

Education, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline
• 3-5 Years industry experience in Clinical Trials (Essential)
• 3-5 Years experience in Clinical Supply Chain Management (Essential)
• Strong understanding of clinical trial supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, packaging, labelling, distribution, and logistics operations.
• Experience working with IRT/RTSM systems and clinical supply technologies.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, GMP, GDP, GxP, and applicable global regulations governing clinical supplies.
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills within matrixed global organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies, priorities, and external service providers simultaneously.
• Strong background in clinical and/or commercial supply planning, including demand forecasting, inventory strategy, scenario planning, and risk-based supply management.
• Experience managing complex supply planning activities across multiple studies, products, regions, or development programs.
• Advanced understanding of end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain processes, including manufacturing, packaging, distribution, logistics, and inventory management.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP, to support supply planning, inventory oversight, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Ability to leverage supply data and planning assumptions to support strategic recommendations and executive-level decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Please note this role is based in the United Kingdom and is delivered through an FSP (Functional Service Provider) model supporting a dedicated pharmaceutical sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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