Clinical Supply Chain Specialist

Pharmaceutical Company; South San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pharmaceutical Company in California is seeking a Clinical Supply Chain Specialist to support Global Clinical Order Management. The role coordinates clinical packaging orders and ensures timely, compliant delivery of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) used in clinical trials.

The ideal candidate has strong pharmaceutical or supply chain experience, ERP system knowledge (SAP/OMP/APO), and ability to collaborate with production, materials management, artwork, and quality teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years in pharma or supply chain.
• Experience with ERP/supply chain planning systems (SAP/OMP/APO).
• Strong English communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across cross-functional and global teams.
• Understanding of GMP requirements.

Responsabilités

• Manage clinical packaging orders for on-time delivery of IMPs.
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of standard packaging designs with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor order progress and resolve delays impacting packaging timelines.
• Collaborate with Quality Units to investigate packaging discrepancies.
• Escalate significant packaging issues affecting timelines.
• Support medication randomization processes for blinded trials.
• Maintain GMP compliance and patient safety.

Connaissances

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business / Life Sciences

Outils

SAP

OMP

APO

Description du poste

Clinical Supply Chain Specialist – Global Clinical Order Management

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Supply Chain Specialist to support Global Clinical Order Management within a leading biotechnology organization. This role is responsible for coordinating clinical packaging orders and ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) used in clinical trials.

The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical or supply chain experience, ERP system knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across production, materials management, artwork, and quality teams in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage clinical packaging orders and ensure on-time, in-full delivery of investigational medicinal products.
• Coordinate the setup and maintenance of standard packaging designs in collaboration with clinical supply chain, materials management, artwork management, master data, packaging operations, and quality teams.
• Monitor order progress, identify potential delays, and proactively resolve operational issues affecting packaging timelines.
• Partner with Quality Units to investigate and resolve packaging discrepancies and other operational issues.
• Escalate significant packaging-related issues that may impact clinical supply timelines.
• Support medication randomization processes for blinded clinical trials.
• Maintain a strong focus on GMP compliance, operational accuracy, and patient safety.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to support efficient clinical supply chain operations and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or supply chain management.
• Experience working with ERP or supply chain planning systems such as SAP, OMP, or APO.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and quality-focused operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS or SCOR certification, or equivalent supply chain credentials.
• PMP certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or process improvement.
• Experience in clinical trial supply, investigational medicinal products, pharmaceutical packaging, or order management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and patient-focused, with the ability to manage complex supply chain activities, resolve operational challenges, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure clinical trial materials are delivered on schedule.

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