Sr. Director, Clinical Supply Chain

An exciting opportunity to lead the strategic and operational management of complex clinical supply activities across all phases of development to provide life-changing therapeutics for patients. The Senior Director of Clinical Supply Chain ensures the uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of investigational products to global clinical trial sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supply chain strategy, vendor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong understanding of GMP, IRT systems, and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute global clinical supply chain strategies aligned with corporate and clinical development goals.
• Lead long-range planning and drive the continued development and transformation of supply chain infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing business.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Trade Compliance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, CMC Teams, and other functions across the internal network, to deliver responsibilities aligned with business goals.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning using simulation tools.
• Manage packaging, labeling, distribution, and returns of clinical trial materials (CTM) in compliance with GMP and global regulations.
• Lead IRT system design, implementation, and user acceptance testing for effective drug tracking and randomization.

Vendor and Budget Management

• Lead senior level business relationship management with CMOs and third-party logistics providers; develop and ensure adherence to contracts and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance leadership on vendor qualification and audits.
• Develop and manage clinical supply budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Partner with program project managers to align clinical supply budgets with overall program financial planning and ensure transparency in forecasting, tracking, and reporting.

Compliance and Inspection Readiness

• Ensure inspection readiness for global regulatory audits.
• Maintain documentation and SOPs to support compliance and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and continue to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Strategic Leadership. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven leadership in global clinical supply operations, including late-stage and commercial transition.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, IRT systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.

Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $255,000 to $270,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package.  Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here  

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