Sr. Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Alkermes

2d•$255,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Ensure inspection readiness for global regulatory audits.
Maintain documentation and SOPs to support compliance and continuous improvement.
Mentor and continue to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.