Senior Specialist – Clinical Supplies Project Manager, Inventory Manager

MSD

. Create strategic and operational plans for downstream clinical supply activities for assigned studies .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical supply chain management, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of supply activities. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and tools for demand planning and inventory management while ensuring compliance with GMP and GCP standards.

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Clinical Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementSAP ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-SolvingGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSupply Chain PlanningDemand PlanningInventory ManagementClinical Supply Chain Risk AnalysisChange Control ProcessingRoot-Cause AnalysisSOP DevelopmentClinical Finished Goods ForecastingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft PowerAppsIRTVeevaSWMSMyLearningMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical Practices (GCP)Pharmaceutical Clinical SupplySupply Chain OperationsDocument ControlClinical Trial Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create strategic and operational plans for downstream clinical supply activities for assigned studies
Plan material availability and movement through depot networks, distribution, and clinical sites
Participate on Clinical Trial Teams and collaborate with cross-functional representatives on timelines and supply strategy
Coordinate with GCS Logistics and Trade, Distribution, Operations, Global Clinical Trial Operations, and Global Development Quality
Establish timelines for clinical supply needs and ensure robust packaging and distribution signals for Clinical Finished Goods
Analyze clinical study supply-chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
Use IRT, Microsoft PowerApps, SWMS, Veeva, MEDS, MyLearning, Microsoft applications, SAP, and other systems to manage clinical supplies
Maintain a consolidated Clinical Finished Goods forecast in SAP
Report clinical supply-chain incidents, gather metrics, and participate in root-cause analysis
Process change controls according to GCS procedures and quality-system requirements
Author and process deviation records and support investigations
Support process-improvement initiatives, subject-matter-expert activities, SOP/BP development and maintenance, and cross-functional projects
Support regulatory agency inspections for assigned trials
Solve unstructured problems, make risk-based decisions, influence portfolio decisions, and execute assigned work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a scientific discipline, or High School Diploma with 10+ years equivalent industry experience in Pharmaceutical Clinical Supply
At least 5 years of experience in project management
At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, and processing of supply chain activities, or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
Strong knowledge of project management principles and clinical customer relationship management
Familiarity with supply chain systems and software, such as SAP or Oracle
Knowledge of demand planning principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with ERP systems, demand planning tools, and inventory management systems
Proven record in project/portfolio management
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) highly desirable
Knowledge of order management, supply chain operations, and document control preferred
US and Puerto Rico residency required
No visa sponsorship available

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
10% travel requirement