Hybrid Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner

at BioPharma Consulting JAD Group

• Job title: Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cambridge, United States

About the role

• Senior Clinical Supply Chain Planner managing end-to-end supply chain for clinical trials. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely materials and compliance with global requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial materials for global studies.
• Support IRT (Interactive Response Technology) setup, user acceptance testing (UAT), and system maintenance to ensure effective trial material management.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize clinical supply and demand forecasts using web-based planning tools.
• Partner with Clinical Operations to align on study assumptions and demand planning.
• Create and execute supply strategies that minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
• Oversee label creation and approval, including translation management and compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate supply requirements with Global Planning to ensure timely and accurate material availability.
• Support return and destruction of clinical trial materials as needed.
• Manage study and program budgets, monitor KPIs, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with third-party vendors (CMOs/CROs) to ensure compliant and efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including eTMF filing for clinical supply records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in clinical supply chain management within a GxP-regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end clinical supply chain processes, including forecasting, labeling, packaging, and logistics.
• Experience with IRT systems (setup, UAT, and operational use).
• Familiarity with supply/demand forecasting tools such as NSIDE, Bioclinica, 4G, or Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functional areas.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and proactive mindset.
• **Preferred Experience**
• Experience with global labeling/booklet creation, translations, and packaging processes.
• Prior collaboration with Clinical Operations, stability teams, and CMOs.
• Demonstrated ability to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment.
• Recognized as a high performer with the ability to adapt quickly and execute with excellence.

Benefits

• 6- month contract
• Hybrid position