Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

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. Lead end-to-end clinical supply chain strategy for assigned global programs .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $169,100 - $198,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical supply chain strategies, managing complex trial designs, and optimizing IRT/RTSM systems while ensuring compliance with cGMP/cGCP guidelines. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage external vendors effectively in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

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Clinical Supply Chain ManagementIRT/RTSM System DesignClinical Project ManagementRegulatory ComplianceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Demand ForecastingPackaging and LabelingInventory ManagementData-Driven WorkflowsManufacturing and Packaging StrategiesBudget ManagementRisk-Mitigation StrategiesGlobal Distribution LogisticsPhase IIb/III Trial ManagementCGMP/cGCP Guidelines

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsGrowth MindsetInnovation FocusProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryClinical TrialsSupply Chain OperationsImport/Export RegulationsComplex Distribution NetworksSOP DevelopmentTrial Supply DepotsQuality AssuranceClinical Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end clinical supply chain strategy for assigned global programs
Establish Phase I/II processes and build capabilities for Phase III pivotal trials
Oversee clinical demand forecasting, packaging, labeling, global distribution, logistics, and inventory management
Manage external packaging vendors, CMOs, and trial supply depots
Implement, scale, and optimize IRT/RTSM logic for complex trial designs
Build data-driven workflows using AI and advanced tools
Partner with Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and CMC
Create scalable supply chain tools, SOPs, and proactive risk-mitigation strategies
Support registrational trials, flexible protocols, and uninterrupted patient supply
Report to the Director of Clinical Supplies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of clinical project management or clinical supply chain management experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Direct experience managing clinical supply chains for late-stage (Phase IIb/III) pivotal trials
Experience scaling manufacturing and packaging strategies
Deep knowledge of global clinical trial supply operations
Knowledge of country-specific import/export regulations and complex distribution networks
Hands-on experience designing and managing IRT/RTSM systems
Strong understanding of cGMP/cGCP guidelines and blinded operational protocols
Experience managing contract packaging vendors and global depots
Experience managing clinical supply budgets effectively
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to navigate early-phase ambiguity while applying rigor to late-stage development
Growth mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Equity compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Regular on-site visits for remote employees
Accommodations available on request during the selection process