Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

Fitness & Wellness programs

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid vacation and year-end time off

Company holidays + personal days

Sick time per year

Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner to oversee planning and distribution of protocol-level finished goods for clinical trials. You will act as the single point of contact for clinical operations, collaborating with internal teams, distributors, and suppliers to translate objectives into actionable plans.

You will drive a digital-forward agenda by implementing data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, support First Patient In, avoid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain; 3+ years in pharma or related industry.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• MS Office Suite proficiency 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

Strong communication

Relationship management

MS Office Suite

Supply chain knowledge

Integrated scenario planning

Analytical techniques

Knowledge of clinical development

Project management

Conflict management

Forecast improvement

Education

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

Job description

About This Role

As the Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner on the Global Clinical Supply Chain team, you will oversee and manage clinical supply chain activities vital to supporting clinical trials. Your main focus will be ensuring the seamless planning and distribution of clinical protocol-level finished goods. By acting as the single point of contact for clinical operations, you will build relationships with internal customers, distributors, and suppliers, translating strategic clinical objectives into operational plans for team execution. Your role will drive the digital-forward way of working by implementing data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions, enhancing workforce efficiency and decision quality.

About This Role

As the Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner on the Global Clinical Supply Chain team, you will oversee and manage clinical supply chain activities vital to supporting clinical trials. Your main focus will be ensuring the seamless planning and distribution of clinical protocol-level finished goods. By acting as the single point of contact for clinical operations, you will build relationships with internal customers, distributors, and suppliers, translating strategic clinical objectives into operational plans for team execution. Your role will drive the digital-forward way of working by implementing data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions, enhancing workforce efficiency and decision quality. Key goals include achieving First Patient In (FPI) dates, avoiding stock-out scenarios, and optimizing supply chain processes to support ongoing and new research activities. You will play a critical role in maintaining the flow of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain, ensuring the success of clinical trials and contributing to Biogen's mission.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

You possess a strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across various stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Your problem-solving mindset allows you to navigate complex supply chain challenges effortlessly. You are passionate about innovation and are driven to implement digital solutions that enhance efficiency. Your holistic understanding of clinical development processes and supply chain management makes you an invaluable asset to the team.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain with at least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite 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.

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $89,000.00-$116,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.