Senior Manager, Clinical Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of supply management, which includes planning, sourcing, logistics, and supplier relations, to support commercial and late-stage clinical products.

• Create and uphold pharmaceutical product demand forecasts that take into account market trends, promotional initiatives, and regulatory factors.

• Preserve market intelligence and enhance business processes and systems for efficiency.

• Work in conjunction with commercial, marketing, and finance teams on product launches and lifecycle management forecasts.

• Track forecast accuracy and apply continuous improvement strategies using advanced analytics.

• Utilize data analytics to enhance decision-making and governance discussions.

• Formulate and implement supply plans that align with demand forecasts, production capabilities, and inventory targets.

• Recognize and mitigate supply risks, including capacity limitations, supplier compliance challenges, and regulatory delays.

• Supervise contract manufacturing suppliers as a Strategic Business Relationship Manager to ensure adherence to supply agreements.

• Manage financial obligations and legal contracts in line with the delegation of authority matrix.

• Facilitate strategic meetings with contract manufacturing partners.

• Lead cross-functional teams in managing critical suppliers.

• Engage with Supply Chain inputs and actions to develop and implement product strategies.

• Own processes and make data-driven risk decisions; escalate issues to management in a clear and factual manner.

• Guide or assist in supply chain management initiatives related to planning software, ERP usage, product strategy, and logistics.

• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Commercial, and Quality to aid in the commercialization of clinical product candidates.

• Assist in the Sales & Operations Planning process.

• Prepare for and contribute to Supply Chain Governance forums.

• Develop cost-effective supply chain systems and processes.

• Assess potential suppliers and provide recommendations to management.

• Support global supply chain business initiatives.

• Spearhead the adoption of best practices across the supply and distribution organization.

• Ensure all activities and operations are compliant and remain within budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related area is required.

• A minimum of 8–12 years of relevant supply chain planning/management experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical sector without a Master's degree, or 6–8 years with a Master's degree.

• At least 3–5 years of expertise in ERP systems, forecasting tools, and advanced Excel.

• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with commercial supply chain planning.

• Proficient in ERP systems and planning tools.

• Experience in supplier (CMO) management.

• Knowledge of the S&OP process.

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with SMP and other essential global partners.

• Experience in strategic global supply chain and supplier relationship management.

• Capacity to manage regulatory and technical changes and evaluate business and financial consequences.

• Strong negotiation capabilities and the ability to interact with suppliers, as well as external and internal customers.

• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting.

• Effective influencing and communication skills.

• Extensive experience in supply chain and distribution management within a pharmaceutical or other FDA-regulated environment.

• Proficient in ERP software, focusing on end-to-end planning, purchasing, and inventory management processes.

• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory and technical influences, with an ability to assess the business and financial implications of decisions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with suppliers, internal clients, and upper management.

• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.

• In-depth knowledge of GMP manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, budget planning, and financial and commercial operations for biological and small molecule pharmaceuticals.

• Proven track record in leading process improvement activities and delivering business processes and/or technical solutions that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Knowledge and interest in supply chain optimization and simulation.

• High level of organizational awareness with an ability to grasp interdependencies and the overall picture.

🏝️ Benefits

• 12 Months Contract