Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking a highly organized and strategic Clinical Supply Chain Manager for one of our clients located in Houston, TX. This role will oversee the supply planning and delivery of products in development by supporting clinical supply management, packaging, labeling, Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM), distribution, logistics planning, and clinical supply budget development and tracking.
Position Overview
The Clinical Supply Chain Manager will execute and manage the clinical supply chain processes for both ongoing and new clinical studies. In this role, the individual will collaborate with various internal teams, including Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Clinical Operations (CO), as well as external vendors, to optimize and maintain supply operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive and support all clinical supply-related activities, including forecasting, sourcing, packaging/labeling, distribution, and logistics for global R&D clinical programs.
- Manage RTSM user specifications, user acceptance testing, and vendor relationships, ensuring all supplier performance metrics and budget/invoice tracking are consistently met.
- Ensure that clinical supplies meet regulatory, GCP, and GMP requirements, resolving supply-related issues as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between clinical study leaders and external clinical supply vendors, supporting the RTSM system and maintaining adherence to clinical study requirements.
- Develop, manage, and track clinical supply budgets and vendor invoicing to ensure financial transparency and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Details
- Full-time
- Up to 10% domestic and international
- Ensure all deliverables meet high-quality standards and adhere to GxP principles.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field (clinical research or life sciences background preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years managing clinical supply chain and logistics, with experience in gene therapy products preferred.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Extensive knowledge of GCP, GMP, and clinical trial processes, especially in relation to supply chain management.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and implement performance tracking metrics.
- A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to address issues assertively and a “can-do” attitude.
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-functional areas (Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Product/Process Development).