Director, Global Clinical Supply – Due Diligence and Integration

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. Lead due diligence and clinical supply chain integration of business development and licensing assets .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply chain integration, risk assessment, and stakeholder management within the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize processes while ensuring business continuity and effective knowledge transfer.

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Clinical Supply Chain ManagementCross-Functional Project LeadershipRisk Assessment and MitigationStakeholder ManagementProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills

Clinical Supply PlanningCMCIntegration StrategyProject ManagementData AnalysisBudget EstimationOperational Risk AssessmentResource PlanningBusiness DevelopmentTrial Operations

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceFacilitationMentoringCommunicationTrust Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBusiness Development and LicensingClinical StudiesGovernanceHybrid Work Arrangement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead due diligence and clinical supply chain integration of business development and licensing assets
Represent Global Clinical Supply on due diligence teams
Synthesize clinical, CMC, and other cross-functional inputs to define supply chain risk posture
Project clinical supply demand and estimate resource and budget requirements
Assess the operational risks of transaction structures, including acquisitions, ring-fence arrangements, and collaborations
Develop and influence risk mitigation plans
Partner across the end-to-end supply chain to drive integration strategy and transition assets into stable operations
Ensure business continuity of ongoing clinical studies
Facilitate structured knowledge transfer from legacy partners to Global Clinical Supply
Support strategic talent retention and integration of legacy colleagues
Manage stakeholders and escalate risks to leadership and governance
Lead Global Clinical Supply leadership reviews for assigned integrations
Drive process optimization initiatives and tools for continuous improvement
Improve integration playbooks and organizational execution through lessons learned
Upskill the organization based on integration activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical supply chain, CMC, integration, or clinical roles within the pharmaceutical industry
Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional project teams through planning, execution, and closeout to deliver milestone targets
Ability to build trust and support colleagues using a high degree of emotional intelligence
Facilitation and mentoring abilities
Strong governance and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to provide input into decision-making around investment of time, resources, and spend for Global Clinical Supplies
Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and deliver high-quality risk assessments with minimal data under tight timelines
Prudence, judgment, and strict confidentiality when sharing sensitive information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to digest complex data sets and translate them into executive summaries for senior leadership
Project management skills or certification preferred
Prior experience with clinical supply planning, BD&L, trial operations, and/or production operations preferred
Willingness/ability to work in a hybrid arrangement
US and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation not provided