Global Clinical Supply Chain Lead - Radiopharma

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

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.