Clinical Supply Project Manager

Job Title: Clinical Supply Project Manager I

Location: Waukegan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite Required)

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for extension based on performance and business needs)

Note: This is an entry-level position within this specific group; MD candidates are not eligible.

Job Summary:

As a Clinical Project Manager I, you will join the Clinical Supply Project Management (CSPM) group within the Clinical Development and Scientific Management division. This is an entry-level professional role focused on managing the end-to-end lifecycle of clinical drug supplies for Phase I–IV global clinical trials. You will be responsible for ensuring that investigational products and related services are available at clinical sites and depots on time and in compliance with global regulations.

This role offers a structured 4–6-week onboarding program followed by 6–12 months of dedicated mentorship to develop your expertise in clinical supply chain operations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead clinical supply chain activities at the protocol level, including forecasting, planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Protocol Support: Provide input to Clinical Study Teams to influence protocol design for efficient resource utilization. The author studies medication and labeling sections of clinical protocols.
• Labeling & Compliance: Develop protocol-specific labeling that complies with applicable global regulations and SOPs.
• Supply Forecasting: Perform scenario analysis, risk management, and contingency planning. Forecast requirements for bulk drug products, comparator agents, and ancillary supplies (including overages).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with internal teams, including Logistics, Packaging, Quality Assurance (QA), Analytical, and Clinical Operations.
• Tracking & Logistics: Identify and track project timelines, milestones, and logistics to ensure seamless delivery to global sites.
• System Integration: Participate in Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and manage patient enrollment logistics.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Physical/Biological Sciences, Math, Engineering, or Pharmacy).
• Experience: 2 years of total experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.
• Domain Knowledge: Exposure to any of the following areas is a plus: Drug Discovery, Drug Development (Formulation), Clinical Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Quality Assurance.

Critical Success Factors:

• Operational Awareness: Basic understanding of clinical study operations, protocol lifecycles, and global supply chain requirements.
• Technical Skills: Ability to learn and apply standard business requirements (SOPs and Global Regulations) to daily work.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills for interacting professionally with cross-functional interfaces.
• Organization: Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Willingness to follow a structured mentoring program and take on increasing levels of ownership over time.