[Remote] Sr. Manager, Clinical Supply

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PCI Pharma Services is hiring a Senior Clinical Supply Manager to develop drug supply strategies and manage clinical trial supplies across study phases and levels of complexity. The role supports clients throughout the clinical supply lifecycle, coordinating with PCI teams, client organizations, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Act as Client advocate, assisting with drug supply management throughout the life of the study
• Work in an unblinded capacity with secure, confidential study information
• Provide input for protocol development and amendment as needed
• Interpret clinical protocol to determine drug and ancillary supply requirements, packaging / labeling design, and supply plan
• Coordinate with Client to generate Master English Label Text (MELT) if needed
• Collaborate with Client and other appropriate stakeholders to establish labeling strategy
• Build drug projections to create a Supply Plan based on finished goods demand and production plans for domestic and international studies, considering drug retest and expiration dating
• Collaborate with PCI Packaging Project Manager (PM) to establish a production schedule based on the study supply plan
• Review and approve packaging batch documentation (pre and post production) on behalf of blinded Client when requested
• Contribute to commercial comparator sourcing strategy when needed
• Support Interactive Response Technology (IRT) design, set up, and maintenance
• Participate in IRT Requirements gathering process and provide input for IRT specification documents
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) according to a testing protocol (if provided), with focus on functionality, transactions, and reports that relate to drug supply management
• Release drug supply in IRT system
• Collaborate with Client to establish site supply parameters
• Adjust re-supply strategies by assessing clinical protocol revisions and analyzing enrollment rates, inventory usage, and trends
• Consult with PCI Distribution Project Manager (DPM) to ensure depot strategy, logistics management documentation, and setup is complete and meets Client requirements
• Assist with Import / Export process
• Assist with Quality processes (e.g., gathering documentation for EU Qualified Person)
• Independently manage clinical supplies, including packaging design, and contingency planning for multiple and complex studies
• Identify, manage, and monitor inventory of all clinical trial materials (drug and ancillary supplies) at both the depot and site level
• Track shipments to depots and sites
• Proactively identify potential risks, provide recommendations, and resolve clinical supply issues and complaints
• Adjudicate temperature excursions when requested by Client
• Manage and track the SMART contract budget and initiate Change Orders as needed
• Provide information as requested to support Client financial planning for global studies
• Attend Client meetings as requested (e.g., CMC, CRO, Clinical Operations, IRT, etc.) to provide updates for clinical supply, proactively manage expectations regarding drug delivery timelines and ensure clear cross-functional communication
• Coordinate drug return, accountability, and destruction process
• Provide final drug accountability reports to Client
• This position may require extra hours and/or weekend work
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 5-10 years related experience and/or training
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer asks and has knowledge of various computer programs
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables
• Clinical supply chain management at Sponsor company or Clinical Research Organization strongly preferred
• Ability to work within the Client's team structures and processes
• Working knowledge of general project management process and tools
• Ability to influence others, resolve conflicts, and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Eligible for an 15% annual performance bonus
• Full-time employees: paid time off
• Full-time employees: health insurance coverage (including dental and vision)
• Full-time employees: a flexible spending account
• Full-time employees: a 401(k) plan
• Fully remote opportunity

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