Head of Supply Chain

About This Role

This executive-level role leads the global clinical supply chain function for an oncology pipeline, focusing on strategic development, operational excellence, and team management. The Head of Supply Chain will build and manage a high-performing team while overseeing end-to-end clinical supply chain programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategies for planning, sourcing, and distribution of clinical trial supplies globally.
• Oversee sourcing of commercial comparators, ensuring compliance with sourcing regulations across multiple countries.
• Direct the end-to-end clinical supply chain process from forecast through to final delivery to clinical sites, ensuring compliance with protocol requirements and international regulations.
• Oversee the creation and refinement of advanced forecasting models for clinical trial material needs.
• Lead IRT system strategy, including setup, user acceptance testing (UAT), and ongoing data maintenance for supply chain configuration.
• Direct inventory tracking, expiry management, and batch traceability in alignment with trial timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Champion clinical supply budgets, driving cost-effective sourcing and distribution while optimizing resource allocation.
• Establish and enforce enterprise-wide standards to ensure all clinical supply chain activities comply with regulatory requirements (cGMP, GDP, country-specific standards).
• Lead quality assurance processes for clinical materials, including packaging, labeling, and distribution.
• Act as the executive point of contact for all clinical supply chain-related matters, providing strategic guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration with clinical operations, regulatory, manufacturing, and senior leadership teams.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors, including manufacturers, packaging providers, and logistics companies.
• Drive process improvements within clinical supply chain management, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Clinical Supply Chain team, managing staff recruitment, development, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management or a related field
• 7-10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams and programs
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial operations
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP/GDP regulations
• In-depth knowledge of global clinical supply chain best practices
• Exceptional negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to influence at the executive level
• Demonstrated success in building and leading teams
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in forecasting, risk management, and inventory optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or related field (Master’s or advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in clinical supply chain management or a related field, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams and programs.

Nice to Have

• Master's or advanced degree
• Experience preferably in oncology or rare diseases

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits