Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead

Jobtailor; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Clinical Supply Chain Lead in New Jersey to direct day-to-day forecasting, planning, and end-to-end clinical supply activities across assigned compounds, assets, and studies. You will ensure high-quality execution of planning, supply readiness, and asset support while addressing regulatory issues.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clinical leadership to deliver supply solutions, mentor matrix teams, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/leadership experience.
• Experience in multiple functional areas, including clinical, regulatory, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day forecasting, planning, and end-to-end clinical supply chain activities across assigned compounds, assets, and studies.
• Ensure high-quality execution of planning, supply readiness, and asset/study support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, stakeholders, and clinical leadership to deliver supply solutions and operational excellence.
• Support CSC leadership in collaboration, coordination, performance, and execution of support for assigned assets/studies.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Data-Enabled Systems

AI Integration

Supply Chain Tools

Inventory Management

Job description

• Direct day-to-day forecasting, planning, and end-to-end clinical supply chain activities across assigned compounds, assets, and studies
• Ensure high-quality execution of planning, supply readiness, and asset/study support
• Recognize and address technical and regulatory issues affecting clinical development objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, stakeholders, and clinical leadership to deliver supply solutions and operational excellence
• Support CSC leadership in collaboration, coordination, performance, and execution of support for assigned assets/studies
• Contribute to a data-enabled Clinical Supply Lead ecosystem integrated with common systems, tools, emerging technologies, and AI
• Execute strategic direction for clinical asset planning and align asset/study plans with established strategy
• Oversee clinical supply planning and support continuous improvement of team execution
• Provide guidance to matrix team members and strengthen clinical supply planning capabilities
• Serve as single point of accountability and primary Clinical Supply Chain contact for assigned compounds and studies
• Prepare materials for governing bodies and stakeholders and provide subject-matter expertise for asset-related decisions
• Analyze asset/study KPIs and performance metrics and recommend enhancements
• Resolve issues and escape higher-impact risks to leadership
• Lead matrix teams in developing integrated cross-functional strategies, resourcing, and implementation plans
• Ensure continuous supply and timely delivery of quality investigational product
• Oversee supply forecasts for complex studies using clinical development plan and protocol analysis
• Monitor inventory and drug utilization against forecasts, considering country requirements and logistical timelines
• Partner with GDO and Finance on the CD&OP process, Demand Alignment meetings, and Supply Review meetings
• Manage risks and escalations across assigned assets/studies
• Support budget inputs and tracking in coordination with CSBS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/leadership experience
• Experience in multiple functional areas, including clinical, regulatory, and quality
• Broad understanding of pharmaceutical development
• Knowledge of all phases of drug development and relevant functions and processes
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Extensive knowledge in planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies
• Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional people/teams to accomplish clinical supply goals within established timelines using approved processes
• Experience leading and managing change in a dynamic, complex environment
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience monitoring key milestones in the global clinical supply process
• Strong background in cGxPs and ICH requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply chain management, including planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead change in complex environments while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Planning and Forecasting
• Regulatory Compliance (cGxPs, ICH)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Planning and Forecasting
• Project Management Principles
• Drug Development Knowledge
• Supply Chain Operations
• KPI Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Change Management
• Operational Planning
• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Influencing
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Investigational Products
• CGxPs
• ICH Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Data-Enabled Systems
• Emerging Technologies
• AI Integration
• Supply Chain Tools
• Clinical Development Plan Analysis