Senior Clinical Supply Chain Consultant

Dark Horse Consulting Group

. Act as supply chain lead, embedded Senior Manager of Clinical Supply Chain, on clients’ clinical study teams .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in clinical supply chain management, including IRT/RTSM management, inventory strategies, and regulatory compliance across multiple regions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop effective supply chain strategies for clinical trials.

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Clinical Supply Chain ManagementIRT/RTSM ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDemand and Supply ModelsConsulting Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial Supply ActivitiesPack and Label SchedulingInventory ManagementCold-Chain Biologics PackagingLabel Design and PackagingStudy Start-Up ActivitiesStudy Close-Out ActivitiesProcess Gap IdentificationSOP DevelopmentFinancial Information Assessment

Soft Skills

Client Stakeholder ManagementMentoring Junior StaffCross-Functional CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointIRT SystemsETMF SystemsCMO Partner Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPIMCSCPSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

CGMPGCPGDPBiopharmaceutical IndustryGlobal TrialsRegulatory EnvironmentsFDAEMAMHRAClinical Supply Chain Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as supply chain lead, embedded Senior Manager of Clinical Supply Chain, on clients’ clinical study teams
Work cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and CMC teams
Manage clients’ cGMP, GCP, and GDP clinical trial supply activities, including pack and label scheduling, depot distribution, inventory management, IRT management, and protocol interpretation
Lead selection of pack and label, IRT/RTSM, comparator, and ancillary-supply partners
Lead CD&OP, SIOP, S&OP, and IBP cross-functional planning processes
Create long-term CMC supply plans and short-term labeling and distribution schedules, including expiry management and over-labeling
Create inventory management strategies for clinical sites and depots
Identify process gaps and participate in writing SOPs and developing best practices
Perform study start-up activities, including IRT/RTSM UAT, country and site activation, depot setup, and initial site supply
Perform study close-out activities, including investigational product reconciliation, returns, and destruction
Manage IRT/RTSM builds, including protocol requirements, user requirements specifications, UAT scripts and testing, and system changes
Develop work plans with the engagement director, oversee execution, and report progress to client and internal stakeholders
Assess client business processes, operational performance, supply chain structures, and financial information
Advise senior client management on clinical supply chain strategy
Serve as day-to-day client stakeholder contact and mentor junior consulting staff
Participate in developing and presenting client deliverables
Perform secondary research and analysis on industry trends and practices
Contribute to Sales, Marketing, and Business Development initiatives, including proposal development and scoping conversations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in clinical supply chain management in the biopharmaceutical industry
Experience managing complex global trials and designing labeling and global supply chain strategies
Experience supplying clinical trial materials to the US, Canada, UK, EU, LatAm, APAC, MENA
Experience planning and coordinating label design and packaging activities with third-party CMO partners
Experience utilizing and maintaining IRT for the supply chain role; experience with 4G a plus
Experience creating and managing demand and supply models for clinical trials
Experience selecting and onboarding partners to support packaging and/or IRT/RTSM
Experience with cold-chain biologics and cell & gene therapy packaging
Inspection readiness and eTMF filing experience
Familiarity with multiple medical regulatory environments (FDA, EMA, MHRA) and compliance is essential
Previous consulting experience is required
Demonstrated experience leading workstreams or small teams in a client-facing or consulting environment
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
CPIM, CSCP, or Six Sigma certification a plus
Relevant undergraduate degree, with MBA or other advanced degree, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
Flexible, remote-first working environment