Clinical Supply Manager

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Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Supply Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Shanghai, China

Job Description:

General mission

The Clinical Supply Manager is responsible for project planning and scheduling across internal stakeholders, including Clinical Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and related functions, as well as external stakeholders such as clinical sites and CMOs. This role serves as the primary point of contact for Clinical Operations and CMC activities, supporting advanced therapy treatment scheduling and proactively coordinating and triaging technical and operational issues across the end‑to‑end supply chain.

Specific missions

• Collaborates closely with the Clinical Operations team to understand site‑specific timelines for new site initiation, and plans and leads logistical test runs between clinical sites, CMOs, and manufacturing (MFG).
• Provides site‑ and study‑level training related to patient onboarding and all aspects of the clinical supply chain.
• Establishes and manages the supply chain network across the APAC region, with a focus on advanced therapies; partners with local and global teams to ensure smooth, timely delivery of clinical supplies.
• Coordinates and tracks the patient journey for identified clinical trial participants, proactively triaging and resolving issues with appropriate stakeholders from subject screening through investigational product (IP) receipt at site.
• Participates in GCP and GMP health authority inspections. Have previous experience managing work with Contract Manufacturing Organizations to perform capability forecast
• Ensures ongoing compliance with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Profile needed for this function

Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural, global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and externally to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders and service providers; skilled in identifying gaps, determining root causes, and developing innovative, practical solutions.
• Strong operational and execution skills, with a high sense of urgency and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical study requirements and clinical operations preferred.
• General knowledge and understanding of GxP principles.

Degree

Master’s degree or above in a pharmaceutical, clinical, or related discipline, along with 8+ years of relevant experience; clinical supply chain management experience is strongly preferred.

Languages

•  Local, English

Specific know how of systems

• Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba and/or RTSM (IWRS) functionality is an advantage. 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Trial Protocols, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Financial Competence, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Optimization, Laboratory Operations, Organizing, Process Improvements, Procurement Policies, Program Management, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Credibility