Clinical Supply Chain Manager

Job Description: Senior Clinical Supply Chain Manager

Location: Local office is Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type: Hybrid, Direct Hire

Department: Clinical Operations / Supply Chain

Reports To: Chief Client Officer

Pay: $148,000 to $190,000 based on experience

• Candidate must be located in the West Coast
• This is start up company, so you must be comfortable working with a start up company

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Clinical Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end clinical supply activities across our global clinical programs. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for a dynamic professional experienced in life sciences, early-stage biotech, or startup environments. You will manage clinical material planning, procurement, packaging, labeling, logistics, and distribution while working closely with internal teams and external partners including CMOs, distributors, central labs, and CROs.

This role requires strong project management capabilities, comfort working within small teams, and the ability to adapt quickly as priorities evolve in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supply Planning & Forecasting

• Lead forecasting of investigational and ancillary supplies based on enrollment projections, dosing schedules, study design, and program timelines.
• Develop supply plans that ensure continuous product availability while minimizing waste and overproduction.
• Maintain scenario models and risk mitigation plans for patient enrollment variability and study changes.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source and procure investigational products, comparators, reference standards, and ancillary materials.
• Manage relationships with CMOs, packaging vendors, logistics partners, and central/distribution labs.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure vendor deliverables, and oversee supplier performance.

Packaging, Labeling & Distribution Oversight

• Coordinate clinical packaging, labeling, and kitting activities with external partners, ensuring global regulatory compliance and country-specific requirements.
• Oversee cold-chain and specialized logistics planning from manufacturing sites to depots and trial sites worldwide.
• Manage import/export documentation and country activation readiness.

Inventory & Supply Operations

• Monitor depot and site inventories, including temperature excursions, returns, and reconciliation.
• Use organizational and digital tools to ensure real-time supply visibility and prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Lead interactive response technology (IRT) set-up and supply strategies.

Regulatory, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all supply chain activities comply with GMP, GDP, GLP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and inspections by providing robust documentation and process oversight.
• Collaborate with Quality to maintain documentation integrity, change controls, and deviation management.

Cross-Functional & Project Leadership

• Serve as the primary supply chain liaison to Clinical Operations, Quality, CMC, and Regulatory.
• Lead supply-related workstreams, deliver project updates, and maintain master project plans.
• Provide input into protocol design to ensure supply feasibility and optimized patient experience.

Risk & Technology Management

• Use digital tools, dashboards, and project management systems to maintain real-time supply visibility.
• Identify operational risks and implement strategies for continuity, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Establish processes appropriate for a fast-growing small company while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years of clinical supply chain experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences organizations.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on experience working with CMOs, distributors, labs, depots, and logistics partners.
• Proficiency with GMP, GLP, GDP, international labeling requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience operating in small or early-stage companies with willingness to roll up sleeves and execute.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with proficiency using planning tools and supply chain systems.
• Inventory management and order management software (they are currently using Cin7, but a similar tool is acceptable)

Preferred

• Experience supporting Phase I–III global clinical trials.
• Knowledge of IRT systems and clinical supply software.
• Prior involvement in startup or rapid-growth environments.
• Familiarity with lab operations, central lab workflows, and sample logistics.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communicator with ability to translate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust across internal teams and external partners.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with shifting priorities and evolving structures typical of young companies.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, maintaining accuracy under tight timelines.