Backed by Canaan Partners.
About the role
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain is responsible for the development and execution of global clinical supply strategies supporting clinical development programs from First-in-Human through pivotal studies. This position serves as the clinical supply lead for assigned programs and studies and provides end-to-end leadership for demand planning, supply strategy, packaging and labeling, distribution, inventory management, import/export compliance, and clinical supply risk management. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Operations, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field required
- Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical supply operations
- Demonstrated experience leading global clinical supply activities for complex clinical studies and development programs
- Strong expertise in clinical demand forecasting, inventory planning, supply strategy development, and risk management
- Hands-on experience with IRT systems including design, implementation, testing, and study maintenance
More about this role
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain is responsible for the development and execution of global clinical supply strategies supporting clinical development programs from First-in-Human through pivotal studies. This position serves as the clinical supply lead for assigned programs and studies and provides end-to-end leadership for demand planning, supply strategy, packaging and labeling, distribution, inventory management, import/export compliance, and clinical supply risk management.
Working closely with Clinical Operations, CMC, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Finance, and external service providers, the Associate Director ensures uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective supply of investigational products to support global clinical trials. This role translates clinical development plans into executable supply strategies, proactively identifies and mitigates supply risks, and provides strategic recommendations to program leadership.
The Associate Director will establish and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturing organizations, clinical depots, logistics providers, packaging vendors, and IRT providers to ensure operational excellence and...
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