What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner position at Advanced Clinical?
Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time, Contract
Start Date: ASAP
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner to oversee end-to-end clinical supply chain activities for global clinical trials at our well known client. In this hybrid role, based in Cambridge, MA, you will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless forecasting, planning, packaging, labeling, and distribution of Clinical Trial Materials (CTM). You'll collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, CROs, CMOs, and Regulatory, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective supply of clinical products.
Key Responsibilities
Type: Full-Time, Contract
Start Date: ASAP
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner to oversee end-to-end clinical supply chain activities for global clinical trials at our well known client. In this hybrid role, based in Cambridge, MA, you will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless forecasting, planning, packaging, labeling, and distribution of Clinical Trial Materials (CTM). You'll collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, CROs, CMOs, and Regulatory, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective supply of clinical products.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the packaging, labeling, distribution, and inventory of clinical trial material (CTM)
- Oversee IRT system development and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Support and utilize forecasting tools for demand planning and budget tracking
- Partner with Clinical Operations to align on study demand and patient enrollment forecasts
- Develop efficient supply strategies that minimize waste and optimize material flow
- Design and manage demand/supply forecasts using web-based planning tools
- Identify supply risks and create mitigation strategies to maintain uninterrupted supply
- Drive label development, translations, and regulatory compliance processes
- Coordinate supply needs with Global Planning for timely manufacturing and delivery
- Oversee return and destruction processes for CTM post-trial
- Manage program/protocol budgets, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and implement cost-saving initiatives
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure quality and operational compliance across all planning activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Management required
- 3 years of clinical supply chain experience
- Solid understanding of end-to-end clinical supply operations
- Experience with IRT systems and forecasting platforms (e.g., NSIDE, Bioclinica, 4G, Oracle)
- Knowledge of GxP regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex supply logistics
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to multi-task, adapt quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
