Associate Director, Supply Chain

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office three days a week

Competitive base pay

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an Associate Director, Supply Chain to design and execute a global clinical supply chain for radiopharmaceuticals. The role shapes the clinical supply strategy, mitigates risks, and ensures uninterrupted IMP delivery to patients, across global studies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in clinical supply chain management, with strong leadership and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, life sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of clinical supply chain management experience.
• Working knowledge of ICH, FDA, IRB/IEC and other applicable regulations.
• Strong experience in Label Development, IRT/XRS, and temperature control distribution for clinical materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working hours to deal with global time zones as needed.
• Must be willing to step in and perform all aspects of the clinical supply chain core functions when needed to ensure successfully support of patient dosing.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical supply management, including startup and execution, for global clinical studies across Radiopharmaceuticals product.
• Oversee clinical supply chain process, from patient scheduling to IMP dosing/destruction. Ensure transparency with key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and delivery uninterrupted IMP to patients.
• Create strong relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration with cross functional teams, including Global Study Team, CMC, manufacturing, and quality assurance to align clinical supply chain activities.
• Manage the creation of label text, translation, and label proof. Support the development (or enhancement) of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where needed.
• Support the development of pharmacy manuals and supply related training/instructional materials (e.g. SIV and IM slides, etc.)
• Act as a conduit between functions pertaining to supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues for IMP.
• Be a part of a team to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team, providing leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues by supporting their development through coaching.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to clinical supplies, as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Label Development

IRT/XRS

Temperature control distribution

Job description

Associate Director, Supply Chain

Introduction to role

This Associate Director, Supply Chain role leads the design and execution of a global clinical supply chain for highly specialized therapies, with a particular focus on radiopharmaceutical products. The position shapes the clinical supply strategy, converts it into actionable plans, and drives consistent practices across studies and functions. Acting as a key resource and escalation point, the role identifies and mitigates risks, ensures uninterrupted delivery of investigational medicinal product (IMP) to patients, and builds strong relationships across the organization. Ready to influence how life-changing therapies reach clinical sites and patients?

Accountabilities

• Lead clinical supply management, including startup and execution, for global clinical studies across Radiopharmaceuticals product.
• Oversee clinical supply chain process, from patient scheduling to IMP dosing/destruction. Ensure transparency with key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and delivery uninterrupted IMP to patients.
• Create strong relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration with cross functional teams, including Global Study Team, CMC, manufacturing, and quality assurance to align clinical supply chain activities.
• Manage the creation of label text, translation, and label proof. Support the development (or enhancement) of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where needed.
• Support the development of pharmacy manuals and supply related training/instructional materials (e.g. SIV and IM slides, etc.)
• Act as a conduit between functions pertaining to supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues for IMP.
• Be a part of a team to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team, providing leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues by supporting their development through coaching.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to clinical supplies, as needed.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management, including direct responsibility for global clinical trial start-up and supply execution, ideally in radiopharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of ICH, FDA, IRB/IEC and other applicable regulations.
• Strong experience in Label Development, IRT/XRS, and temperature control distribution for clinical materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working hours to deal with global time zones as needed.
• Must be willing to step in and perform all aspects of the clinical supply chain core functions when needed to ensure successfully support of patient dosing. Have a sense of urgency and be comfortable pulling together stakeholders to make quick decisions as needed

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Certification in Supply Chain and Operations Management (i.e. – CSCP, CPIM) preferred
• Proven experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations is a plus
• Radiopharmaceuticals import/export experience is a plus

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where science leads the way: curiosity is encouraged, bold ideas are tested, and teams are empowered to push the boundaries of what is possible in oncology. With significant ongoing investment in research and development, a strong track record of bringing new medicines to patients, and deep collaboration across internal experts and external partners, this is a place to shape the future of cancer treatment while building a meaningful career that has real impact on patients’ lives.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $124,070 to $186,104. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.