Associate Director, Trial Supply Delivery — Global Impact

Biopharma Asia; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director, Trial Supply Delivery, to lead a team responsible for end-to-end clinical trial supply activities from study initiation through Last Patient Dosed. You will align strategy with portfolio priorities and ensure reliable delivery to depots and sites worldwide.

The role emphasizes risk management, budget oversight, inspection readiness, and cross-functional leadership across Global Clinical Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in clinical supply chain or related field.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial operations, including distribution, RTSM/IRT, inventory management, quality systems, and GxP requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional alignment, influence stakeholders, and drive timely resolution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of trial supply professionals and set clear priorities, accountabilities, and performance expectations across an assigned portfolio.
• Translate strategy into portfolio plans aligning with Clinical Supply Chain priorities and milestones.
• Ensure end-to-end trial supply setup and execution to deliver clinical supplies to depots and sites.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight of startup readiness, inventory health, site delivery, and inspection readiness.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex trial supply issues and coordinate with Global Clinical Operations, Quality, and external providers.
• Use metrics and dashboards to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, external spend, and resource allocation with transparent risk reporting.

Skills

People leadership

Portfolio management

Risk management

Budget management

Cross-functional partnering

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director, Trial Supply Delivery, to lead a team responsible for end-to-end clinical trial supply activities from study initiation through Last Patient Dosed. You will align strategy with portfolio priorities and ensure reliable delivery to depots and sites worldwide.

The role emphasizes risk management, budget oversight, inspection readiness, and cross-functional leadership across Global Clinical Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing.