Global Clinical Supply Chain Lead - AI-Driven Planning

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insur.

Fitness & Wellness programs including,

Disability insurance (short & long)

Paid vacation & year-end shutdown

Holidays + personal days

Sick time

Maternity & Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen in Durham, NC is seeking a Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner to own the finished goods planning for clinical trials, coordinating with global teams, distributors, and suppliers to translate trial objectives into executable plans and to drive data-driven improvements with AI-enabled solutions.

You will develop demand plans, manage global distribution, identify supply risks, and guide packaging strategy while ensuring compliance during inspections and supporting import licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Strong communication and relationship management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and supply chain knowledge.
• Experience with integrated scenario planning and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of clinical development and commercial sales processes.
• Experience in project and conflict management.
• Ability to manage complexity and improve forecast quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain finished goods demand plans, updating relevant systems regularly.
• Manage global distribution and oversee product order management, tracking progress against manufacturing plans.
• Identify and communicate supply risks to management, recommending corrective actions to maintain inventory targets.
• Drive finished goods packaging strategy, including labeling and item creation for both BIIB and Non-BIIB drugs.
• Serve as the single point of contact for protocols, participating in study management team meetings.
• Coordinate with Asset Planners to communicate finished goods demand and support protocol development.
• Implement data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve workforce efficiency.
• Maintain study inspection readiness and represent CDS during regulatory inspections.
• Serve as a backup to other Supply Managers as needed and engage in cross-functional projects.
• Accountable for import license management and ensure protocol compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

MS Office

Supply chain knowledge

Scenario planning

Analytical techniques

Clinical development

Project management

Forecast accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Biogen in Durham, NC is seeking a Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner to own the finished goods planning for clinical trials, coordinating with global teams, distributors, and suppliers to translate trial objectives into executable plans and to drive data-driven improvements with AI-enabled solutions.

You will develop demand plans, manage global distribution, identify supply risks, and guide packaging strategy while ensuring compliance during inspections and supporting import licenses.