Clinical Supply Manager

Position Summary

The Clinical Supply Manager will report to the Senior Director of Clinical Supply Chain and will be responsible for carrying out operational activities of the clinical supply chain, including logistics, manufacturing, distribution and inventory management of clinical supplies. Working with third‑party packaging suppliers, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, CMC, and the Clinical Operations team, the role ensures uninterrupted supply in the clinical trials.

• Work with Clinical Operations to define the supply strategy for clinical study investigational medicinal product (IMP) in line with the study protocol.
• Represent the Clinical Supply Chain on Clinical Study Teams (CST) and provide a high‑level service to internal stakeholders.
• Forecast IMP demand for global studies based on clinical study protocol and plan.
• Collaborate with CMC to ensure on‑time delivery of IMP and adequate inventory levels throughout the trials.
• Create, monitor, and adapt supply plans to meet clinical study demand.
• Initiate and oversee the generation, proofing, and translation of clinical study labels, as required.
• Oversee IMP shipments within the global distribution network and prepare documentation for import and export of clinical supplies to depots and study sites.
• Coordinate drug returns from site back to depot and perform study drug reconciliation at study closeout.
• Manage vendors for labeling/packaging, distribution operations, and supporting services for Vera programs.
• Manage comparator sourcing activities to ensure uninterrupted supply for clinical study.
• Support IRT design for drug modules, perform user acceptance testing, develop IRT supply strategy, and oversee ongoing supply activities in the system.
• Maintain audit readiness through eTMF filing and documentation practices.
• Lead cross‑functional projects and process improvements related to drug supply.
• Create and/or revise process documents such as Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, preferably within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) required.
• Phase 3 global study start‑up experience required.
• Comparator sourcing experience required.
• Experience with IRT systems required.

Base pay range: $110,000 – $135,000 USD.

Eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new‑hire equity, and ongoing performance‑based equity.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, flexible time off, and paid holidays.

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer.