Interim AD/Sr. Clinical Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Manager; Director Level 40 hours per week for 4 months Remote, ideally from Greater Boston/Cambridge area or from US and able to support East Coast-based team Travel Requirements: N/A Hourly rate: $85 - $155 About Clora's client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on small molecules for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. They are currently in need of a highly capable and execution-focused Interim Associate Director of Clinical Supply Chain to support global supply chain operations for late-stage clinical development and commercialization readiness. As the company advances its lead program toward Phase 3 and prepares for potential regulatory submissions, this role will play a critical role in ensuring reliable, compliant, and scalable supply across global clinical trials. Reporting into Supply Chain leadership within CMC and Product Development, the Associate Director will be responsible for day-to-day global clinical supply planning and execution, vendor coordination, and cross-functional alignment to ensure uninterrupted supply of investigational and future commercial materials. This role is ideal for a supply chain leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution and is comfortable owning complex operational deliverables while partnering closely with CMC, Clinical Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams. This consulting role will cover a leave of absence from mid-July to mid-October with the opportunity for ad hoc work beyond October.
Responsibilities
- Lead global clinical supply day-to-day execution to support Phase 3 trials, including demand forecasting, inventory strategy, production planning, and distribution.
- Ensure timely, compliant supply of drug substance, drug product, and clinical trial materials to global clinical sites.
- Partner closely with CMC, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Program Management to align supply plans with manufacturing campaigns, clinical timelines, and regulatory milestones.
- Support supply chain readiness for pivotal trials, regulatory submissions, and early commercial planning.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with CDMOs, packaging and labeling vendors, and logistics providers.
- Support contract execution, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives across external partners.
- Own clinical demand forecasting, inventory visibility, and supply reconciliation processes.
- Leverage supply chain systems, planning tools, and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making and scenario planning.
- Identify supply chain risks related to capacity, lead times, regulatory requirements, or geopolitical factors and develop mitigation plans in partnership with leadership.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of SOPs, KPIs, and scalable processes to support company growth.
- Provide functional leadership within supply chain initiatives and project teams.
- Contribute to establishing a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with company values and growth objectives.
Ideal Candidate
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in global supply chain or clinical supply chain management within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Hands-on experience supporting late-stage (Phase 2/3) clinical trials and NDA-enabling studies, and contributing to commercial readiness activities.
- Solid understanding of clinical development processes, GMP/GDP requirements, and global regulatory expectations for small molecule therapeutics.
- Experience managing external manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and logistics partners.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational details while maintaining a strategic perspective.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- ASCM/APICS certification preferred (e.g. CSCP, CPIM)
- Familiarity with IRT