Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner

Cambridge, MA 02114 US

Posted: 10/09/2025 2025-10-09 2025-11-09 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 623081 Is job remote?: Hybrid Country: United States

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Clinical Supply Chain Planner is responsible for the management and oversight of end to end clinical supply chain activity for assigned clinical protocols. This position works closely with key stake holders including Clinical Operations, Global Planning, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO’s), and Contract Research Operations (CRO’s) to ensure seamless supply of Clinical Trial Material. Some key areas of management/oversight include forecasting, packaging, labeling, distribution, inventory management, financial planning/ budgeting, vendor oversight, and eTMF filing of Clinical Supply documents. A successful candidate will be skilled at understanding the Clinical Supply needs and responsibilities, exhibit strong attention to detail, support a collaborative environment with a strong communication skillset, and the ability to prioritize workload and meet project timelines.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Managing packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial material for global clinical trials
• Support (Interactive Response Technology) IRT development, user acceptance testing (UAT), and system oversight, as well as utilize the system to actively manage clinical trial material.
• Utilize and support the management and use of home-grown budget forecasting and planning tool
• Partner with Clinical Operations to align on demand assumptions
• Develop supply strategies to maximize supply efficiency and minimize waste
• Design and actively manage supply & demand forecasts in our web-based optimization tool
• Identify potential supply risks, and develop risk mitigation plans as necessary
• Drive label creation and approval process, including translations and regulatory requirements
• Communicate clinical supply requirements to Global Planning and ensure seamless coordination of demand and supply
• Support return and destruction of clinical trial material for assigned protocols
• Manage program and/or protocol budget, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and strive to achieve relevant cost saving targets
• Maintain collaborative relationships with third party vendors to assure the complete scope of planning activities remains connected with operations and compliant with quality requirements

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Management
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in clinical supply
• Understanding of end to end clinical supply chain activity
• Experience with supply/demand forecasting systems a plus (eg. NSIDE, Bioclinica, 4G, Oracle, etc)
• Experience with IRT systems
• Strong understanding of GxP
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc)
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to external environment influences through identifying new strategies and tactics
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage complex challenges

Pay ranges between $40-46/hr based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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