Associate Director, Clinical Supply Management

Novartis

. Lead, represent, manage, and support the US Medical Affairs CSM team .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $138,600 - $257,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical supply strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing drug distribution processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop demand forecasts while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Clinical Supply ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDemand ForecastingCross-Functional CollaborationInteractive Response Technology

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Hard Skills

Drug Supply StrategyProject OversightSupply Chain PlanningRisk AssessmentCost AssessmentQuality ManagementInventory ManagementProtocol DesignProcess ImprovementCGMP Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Interactive Response TechnologySimulation ToolsAI-Enabled InsightsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

21 CFR Part 11Annex 13Investigational Medicinal ProductGxP AuditsClinical Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, represent, manage, and support the US Medical Affairs CSM team
Develop drug supply strategy and tactical approaches for Sponsored, Investigator Initiated, Managed Access, and Research Collaboration trials
Ensure complete project oversight and accountability for project deliverables
Manage end-to-end supply strategy from high-level forecast to clinical sites
Review planning assumptions in supply plans and forecasts
Select appropriate supply models for packaging and distribution
Ensure regulatory coverage and alignment with regulations and guidelines for FPFV readiness
Manage Investigational Medicinal Product supply and bulk product inventory while maintaining quality and compliance
Develop demand forecasts for long-term supply and capacity planning
Provide clinical supply guidance in protocol design and clinical meetings
Oversee execution of supply chain plans and resolve obstacles
Solve complex issues to ensure patient supply without compromising quality, cost, or delivery
Assess risks and define strategies for supply continuity and flexibility
Lead cost assessments for labeling, packaging, distribution, and comparator activities
Collaborate with Finance and Contracts teams on operational spend, third-party contracts, and cost controls
Lead setup of Interactive Response Technology and Simulation Tool systems
Use AI-enabled insights and automation to optimize clinical supply planning, execution, drug distribution, forecasting, inventory strategy, warehousing, depot-to-site distribution, risk detection, and decision-making
Support vendor onboarding and GxP audits
Lead externalization activities and manage CRO, vendor, supplier, distributor, depot, and IRT partnerships
Establish working practices and SOPs and identify process improvements and standards across CSM

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree is required with 10+ years of directly related working experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 13 requirements
Knowledge of drug development process
Experience collaborating and working strategically with cross functional teams
Up to 15% travel as defined by the business, domestic and/or international
Local candidates only; relocation is not provided
Knowledge of Interactive Response Technology and Simulation Tools set-up and management is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, depending on role level
Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Other leaves
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities