Director, Clinical Supply Chain & Planning

Summary

The Director, Clinical Supply Chain & Planning will be responsible for domestic and international order fulfillment of clinical trial product (including Standard of Care – SOC) for Rayze Bio clinical programs. The role will manage all clinical trial labeling, packaging and distribution activities for products manufactured externally and establish the Clinical Supply Chain, Planning and Warehousing/Depot departments. The Director will ensure compliance with FDA, GCP, GMP, DOT regulations as required.

• Develop sound, cost‑effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure the clinical supply chain team maintains and strengthens relationships with current suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors to enhance the supplier base and foster competitive pricing and quality.
• Manage the oversight of the team to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, co‑negotiate contracts, and ensure all agreements are favorable to the company’s interests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate leadership and clinical stakeholders regarding clinical supply chain activities.
• Oversee the team to ensure the management of relationships with external vendors, logistics providers, and third‑party depots.
• Establish a sustainable process to monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations, ensuring a continuous supply of products.
• Conduct regular cost analyses and establish benchmarks for continuous improvement, seeking cost‑saving opportunities and optimizing procurement strategies based on market conditions.
• Ensure all operations comply with cGMP, GDP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Direct the development and maintenance of robust documentation, policies, and procedures for clinical supply chain activities.
• Oversee training, onboarding, and capability development for clinical supply chain teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, and commercial teams.
• Evaluate spending operations and work to enhance both the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Develop and implement risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages or supply‑chain disruptions.
• Attract, develop, supervise, and retain a high‑performing procurement team.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Ensure succession planning and ongoing professional development for key roles.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain/procurement management within biotech, pharma, or comparable industries. Demonstrated experience in site operations, procurement, material management, and team leadership.

• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements (cGMP, GDP, FDA).
• Experience with S&OP, demand planning, and supply‑chain optimization.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence senior leaders.
• Proven experience developing and leading supply‑chain teams.
• Advanced proficiency in supply‑chain management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control processes.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) between Indianapolis, San Diego, and other relevant locations.
• Leverages AI to drive program, portfolio, or functional performance through prioritization and scaled adoption.

Regular interaction within office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments, with PPE required in certain areas.

Moderate noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing, laboratory, and logistics environments.

Indianapolis, IN: $190,989 – $231,434

San Diego, CA: $206,268 – $249,949

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE)…