What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supply Chain Planner position at Advanced Clinical?
Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 6 Months (November 11, 2025 - May 8, 2026)
Job Overview
Seeking a Clinical Supply Chain Planner to manage and oversee end-to-end clinical supply chain activities for assigned clinical protocols. This role is responsible for ensuring the seamless supply of clinical trial materials (CTM) through effective collaboration with Clinical Operations, Global Planning, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of clinical supply logistics, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Duration: 6 Months (November 11, 2025 - May 8, 2026)
Job Overview
Seeking a Clinical Supply Chain Planner to manage and oversee end-to-end clinical supply chain activities for assigned clinical protocols. This role is responsible for ensuring the seamless supply of clinical trial materials (CTM) through effective collaboration with Clinical Operations, Global Planning, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of clinical supply logistics, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial materials for global studies.
- Support development, user acceptance testing (UAT), and oversight of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems; utilize systems to manage clinical trial material in real time.
- Contribute to budget forecasting and planning using internal tools.
- Partner with Clinical Operations to align on demand assumptions and protocol requirements.
- Develop supply strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Design and maintain supply and demand forecasts using web-based optimization tools.
- Identify potential supply risks and develop proactive mitigation plans.
- Oversee label creation, translation, and approval processes in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Communicate clinical supply needs to Global Planning to ensure alignment of supply and demand.
- Support returns and destruction of clinical trial materials for assigned protocols.
- Manage program or protocol budgets, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with external vendors to ensure operational excellence and compliance with quality standards.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in clinical supply chain management.
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end clinical supply operations.
- Hands-on experience with IRT systems and forecasting tools (e.g., NSIDE, Bioclinica, 4G, Oracle) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of GxP principles and compliance standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Proven ability to adapt to evolving business needs and external influences.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.