Associate Director, Supply Chain

Introduction to role

This Associate Director, Supply Chain role leads the design and execution of a global clinical supply chain for highly specialized therapies, with a particular focus on radiopharmaceutical products. The position shapes the clinical supply strategy, converts it into actionable plans, and drives consistent practices across studies and functions. Acting as a key resource and escalation point, the role identifies and mitigates risks, ensures uninterrupted delivery of investigational medicinal product (IMP) to patients, and builds strong relationships across the organization.

Accountabilities

• Lead clinical supply management, including startup and execution, for global clinical studies across Radiopharmaceuticals product.
• Oversee clinical supply chain process, from patient scheduling to IMP dosing/destruction. Ensure transparency with key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and delivery uninterrupted IMP to patients.
• Create strong relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration with cross functional teams, including Global Study Team, CMC, manufacturing, and quality assurance to align clinical supply chain activities.
• Manage the creation of label text, translation, and label proof. Support the development (or enhancement) of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where needed.
• Support the development of pharmacy manuals and supply related training/instructional materials (e.g. SIV and IM slides, etc.)
• Act as a conduit between functions pertaining to supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues for IMP.
• Be a part of a team to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team, providing leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues by supporting their development through coaching.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to clinical supplies, as needed.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management, including direct responsibility for global clinical trial start-up and supply execution, ideally in radiopharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of ICH, FDA, IRB/IEC and other applicable regulations.
• Strong experience in Label Development, IRT/XRS, and temperature control distribution for clinical materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working hours to deal with global time zones as needed.
• Must be willing to step in and perform all aspects of the clinical supply chain core functions when needed to ensure successfully support of patient dosing. Have a sense of urgency and be comfortable pulling together stakeholders to make quick decisions as needed

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Certification in Supply Chain and Operations Management (i.e. – CSCP, CPIM) preferred
• Proven experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations is a plus
• Radiopharmaceuticals import/export experience is a plus