Senior Specialist Clinical Supply Chain – Operations

Planet Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Specialist, Clinical Supply Chain – Operations to ensure reliable and compliant execution of clinical supply across protocols, delivering materials to sites and patients on time. You will manage end-to-end supply activities, work with Clinical Ops, QA, Regulatory, and external vendors, and support IRT systems, CMOs, and temperature excursion investigations.

Requires a BS in Life Sciences or SCM and 3+ years of experience, MS Office skills, attention to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in clinical supply
• Experience with end-to-end supply chain activities in a clinical setting
• Strong communication and collaboration across stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of clinical supply activities including packaging, labeling, distribution, inventory management, and study closeout
• Align supply activities to protocol timelines (site readiness, patient supply, resupply)
• Maintain visibility to inventory levels and supply availability across studies
• Partner with Clinical Operations, QA, Regulatory, and vendors to execute supply plans
• Support management of IRT systems for supply tracking and resupply
• Identify and escalate execution risks such as delays or deviations
• Support investigations of temperature excursions and supply deviations
• Ensure activities are compliant, documented, and inspection-ready
• Contribute to process improvements and tool adoption
• Maintain documentation including supply plans and trackers

Skills

End-to-end supply understanding

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an individual for the role of Specialist, Clinical Supply Chain – Operations. In this position, you will be responsible for the reliable and compliant execution of clinical supply across multiple protocols, ensuring materials are delivered to sites and patients on time. You will focus on day-to-day operational execution activities for assigned protocols, working closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and external vendors. You will contribute to ensuring uninterrupted supply, managing execution activities, and maintaining visibility to supply status in a dynamic clinical trial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of clinical supply activities including packaging, labeling, distribution, inventory management, and study closeout
• Execute supply activities aligned to protocol timelines (e.g., site readiness, patient supply, resupply management)
• Maintain visibility to inventory levels and supply availability across assigned studies
• Partner with Clinical Operations, QA, and vendors to execute clinical supply plans
• Support management of IRT systems including system use for supply tracking and resupply execution
• Identify and elevate execution risks such as delays, supply constraints, or deviations
• Support investigation and documentation of temperature excursions and supply deviations
• Ensure execution activities are compliant, appropriately documented, and inspection-ready
• Contribute to process improvements and support adoption of tools and ways of working
• Maintain accurate documentation including supply plans, trackers, and required clinical supply

Qualifications

• BS degree in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Management
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience
• Confident Understanding of end to end clinical supply chain activity
• Experience with IRT systems
• Experience with CMOs
• Strong understanding of GxP
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc)
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to external environment influences through identifying new strategies and tactics
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities

Pay ranges between 42-48/hr based on experience