Supply Chain Manager (Clinical Trial Medications)

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Interview Process: One Virtual Interview (45–60 minutes)

Position Overview

Our client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to support the planning and execution of clinical trial medication supply for global clinical studies. This role is responsible for ensuring investigational products are delivered to patients worldwide with the right quality, quantity, and timing while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the clinical supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, demand planning, clinical operations, or clinical manufacturing who enjoy working in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end clinical supply planning for assigned global clinical studies.
• Project manage the design, planning, and setup of clinical study supply chains.
• Coordinate with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted supply of clinical trial materials.
• Develop demand forecasts and manage supply plans using Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems.
• Monitor inventory levels, including rework, recalls, shelf-life extensions, expiry management, and stock destruction.
• Identify supply risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to prevent study delays.
• Ensure compliance with GMP Quality Management Systems by managing deviations, change controls, and quality events.
• Balance supply requirements, timelines, project costs, and operational risks.
• Communicate project updates and supply status to global project teams and business partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or clinical research environments.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and risk management.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specialized business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Understanding of clinical development and clinical supply chain processes.
• Experience using Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience handling quality events, including deviations, change controls, complaints, CAPAs, and inventory-related activities.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of supply chain management experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Experience with demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management
• Experience managing clinical trial supplies or pharmaceutical product supply (preferred)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with risk identification, mitigation, and supply continuity planning
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional global teams and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn specialized supply chain systems
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP/GxP; GCP knowledge is a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work hybrid (3 days onsite per week) in Gaithersburg, MD