This leader will be responsible for optimizing, executing, and transforming our global clinical supply chain—including forecasting, planning, packaging and labeling operations, IRT/RTSM strategy, distribution, cold-chain management, depot oversight, vendor/CMO management, and returns/destruction

• Additionally, the role will oversee sourcing, secondary packaging operations, and integration with Finance/ERP systems for procurement and financial governance
• The role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted supply of innovative medicines, complex generics, and biosimilars across global trials
• This position will be based out of Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA in a hybrid work environment, 2-3 days onsite
• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
• Lead the Global Clinical Supply Chain function with full accountability for strategy, operations, team development, and continuous improvement
• Build, mentor, and motivate a high performing team, fostering a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including recruitment, training, and career development
• Provide leadership across sourcing and packaging teams and oversee financial planning and accruals
• Shape the future state of global clinical supply chain operations, driving alignment across regions and functions
• Provide strategic leadership in a collaborative partnership model—driving alignment, governance, and seamless communication across other pharmaceutical organizations as needed to ensure integrated clinical supply strategies and execution
• End-to-End Clinical Supply Operations
• Oversee forecasting, demand planning, supply strategy, packaging, labeling, and global distribution for all clinical programs (Phases 1–4)
• Manage 80% in-house packaging and labeling operations while overseeing external CMO/CRO partners
• Ensure global depot management, import/export compliance, cold-chain integrity, and controlled substances governance
• Oversee IRT/RTSM strategy, configuration standards, and integration with supply systems for real-time visibility
• Support ANDA submissions and portfolio launches through compliant supply chain practices
• Vendor & CMO/CRO Oversight
• Lead vendor selection, guide contract negotiations, and performance management across packaging/labeling, distribution, depots, and IRT
• Ensure compliant and efficient oversight of CRO and CMO supply-chain activities for largely outsourced studies
• Manage procurement and vendor contracts for sourcing and packaging operations
• Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure robust scenario planning and contingencies
• Lead SOP development and governance for consistency, quality, and scalability
• Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
• Champion digital and data-driven initiatives (shipment tracking, forecasting tools, supply visibility platforms, automation, analytics)
• Drive process simplification and implement technology enhancements to optimize speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Drive standardization and end-to-end process mapping to support scalability and operational maturity
• Financial & Performance Management
• Implement KPI frameworks and AOP/budget ownership for supply assurance and performance monitoring

Ensure operational alignment with corporate priorities, lead AOP/LBE/RF budgeting processes, and implement procurement strategies for cost optimization

• Ensure adherence to GxP, GDP, GCP, and international regulatory requirements
• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 12 years in clinical supply chain with global experience (US, EU, international)
• Proven leadership of end-to-end global clinical supply operations for Phases 1–4
• Demonstrated success developing and leading teams during phases of rapid growth or transformation
• Experience managing internal packaging/labeling operations and outsourced vendors/CMOs
• Strong understanding of IRT/RTSM systems, forecasting tools, global depot management, and cold chain operations

Bonus: experience driving digital supply chain innovations and process simplification

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $198,160– $250,000 annually
• Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate
• We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered