Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead

• Direct day-to-day forecasting, planning, and end-to-end clinical supply chain activities across assigned compounds, assets, and studies
• Ensure high-quality execution of planning, supply readiness, and asset/study support
• Recognize and address technical and regulatory issues affecting clinical development objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, stakeholders, and clinical leadership to deliver supply solutions and operational excellence
• Support CSC leadership in collaboration, coordination, performance, and execution of support for assigned assets/studies
• Contribute to a data-enabled Clinical Supply Lead ecosystem integrated with common systems, tools, emerging technologies, and AI
• Execute strategic direction for clinical asset planning and align asset/study plans with established strategy
• Oversee clinical supply planning and support continuous improvement of team execution
• Provide guidance to matrix team members and strengthen clinical supply planning capabilities
• Serve as single point of accountability and primary Clinical Supply Chain contact for assigned compounds and studies
• Prepare materials for governing bodies and stakeholders and provide subject-matter expertise for asset-related decisions
• Analyze asset/study KPIs and performance metrics and recommend enhancements
• Resolve issues and escape higher-impact risks to leadership
• Lead matrix teams in developing integrated cross-functional strategies, resourcing, and implementation plans
• Ensure continuous supply and timely delivery of quality investigational product
• Oversee supply forecasts for complex studies using clinical development plan and protocol analysis
• Monitor inventory and drug utilization against forecasts, considering country requirements and logistical timelines
• Partner with GDO and Finance on the CD&OP process, Demand Alignment meetings, and Supply Review meetings
• Manage risks and escalations across assigned assets/studies
• Support budget inputs and tracking in coordination with CSBS

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/leadership experience
• Experience in multiple functional areas, including clinical, regulatory, and quality
• Broad understanding of pharmaceutical development
• Knowledge of all phases of drug development and relevant functions and processes
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Extensive knowledge in planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies
• Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional people/teams to accomplish clinical supply goals within established timelines using approved processes
• Experience leading and managing change in a dynamic, complex environment
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience monitoring key milestones in the global clinical supply process
• Strong background in cGxPs and ICH requirements

Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply chain management, including planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead change in complex environments while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Planning and Forecasting
• Regulatory Compliance (cGxPs, ICH)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Planning and Forecasting
• Project Management Principles
• Drug Development Knowledge
• Supply Chain Operations
• KPI Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Change Management
• Operational Planning
• Quality Assurance

• Collaboration
• Influencing
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

• Pharmaceutical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Investigational Products
• CGx Ps
• ICH Requirements

• Data-Enabled Systems
• Emerging Technologies
• AI Integration
• Supply Chain Tools
• Clinical Development Plan Analysis