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Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Recursion · Remote Opportunity - United States; Salt Lake City, Utah · Remote

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About Recursion

Dive into Recursion's innovative approach to decoding biology. Join our mission & explore what AI drug discovery companies can do. Contact us today! Backed by SoftBank VF, CRV and Felicis.

About the role

As our pipeline matures, you will play a critical role in scaling our clinical supply operations from early exploratory phases into complex, global pivotal trials.

What they're looking for

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of clinical project management or clinical supply chain management experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Trial Expertise: Direct experience managing the clinical supply chain for late-stage (Phase IIb/III) pivotal trials, including scaling up manufacturing and packaging strategies to enable flexibility and speed
  • Global Logistics: Deep knowledge of global clinical trial supply operations, country-specific import/export regulations, and complex distribution networks
  • Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience designing and managing IRT/RTSM systems. Strong understanding of cGMP/cGCP guidelines and blinded operational protocols
  • Vendor Oversight: Proven track record of managing contract packaging vendors, global depots, and managing clinical supply budgets effectively
  • Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to drive alignment across cross-functional teams
More about this role

As our pipeline matures, you will play a critical role in scaling our clinical supply operations from early exploratory phases into complex, global pivotal trials.

  • Lead end-to-end clinical supply chain strategy for assigned global programs, establishing Phase I/II processes while building for the large-scale requirements of Phase III pivotal trials.
  • Oversee complex clinical demand forecasting, packaging, labeling, global distribution, logistics, and inventory management as trial footprints expand internationally.
  • Manage external packaging vendors, CMOs, and trial supply depots while implementing, scaling, and optimizing IRT/RTSM logic to support flexible, complex trial designs.
  • Build and improve data-driven workflows by leveraging AI and advanced tools to optimize forecasting, inventory management, and logistics processes.
  • Partner seamlessly across Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and CMC to ensure supply strategies align with accelerating trial milestones and commercial readiness.
  • Create scalable supply chain tools, SOPs, and proactive risk-mitigation strategies capable of supporting registrational trials, flexible protocols, and uninterrupted...

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