Clinical Supply Chain Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the end-to-end supply strategy for new and ongoing clinical trials. Using your ability to translate complex study protocols into robust supply plans, you’ll ensure that all components are supported for seamless study execution. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, leading them through the planning and delivery of a supply chain that meets the highest quality standards and study timelines.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly read and interpret clinical trial protocols to create and execute an effective clinical trial supply chain planning and execution.
• Create and maintain demand forecasts and packaging plans so that packed clinical supplies are readily available in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide ongoing budget tracking activities to ensure projects are run efficiently and in accordance with management-approved vendor quotations.
• Initiate and oversee the assigned vendor(s) to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead client and vendor-related meetings where necessary to discuss clinical supply chain topics or status updates.
• Create an appropriate distribution plan and have oversight of the assigned vendor(s) executing it.
• Setup, monitor, and, where necessary, update study-assigned Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure study inventory is effectively managed.
• Conduct thorough and regular risk management assessments to ensure all risks are systematically reviewed and appropriate mitigations are executed.
• Create master English label text in accordance with relevant regulatory framework (e.g., Annex 13).
• Work independently and proactively to ensure that the supply of all trial materials is delivered to the right place at the right time.
• Create a Temperature Excursion management plan.
• Manage the review and assessment process of Temperature Excursions reported to the Clinical Trial Supplies team.
• Support investigational product returns, reconciliation, and destruction activities.
• Support with preparation of reconciliation reports and final accountability documentation, as required.
• Maintain 100% compliance on all assigned training and applicable best practices.
• Remain up to date on all GxP and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting multiple clinical trials concurrently.
• Knowledge of GxP requirements, inspection readiness, and audit support.
• Strong project management, vendor management, communication, and organizational skills with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced supply chain and logistics environment.
• Proficiency with tools and systems to support logistics and supply chain (e.g., IRT, RTSM, SAP, etc.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical supply chain, global clinical trial operations, logistics, and regulated (GxP) life sciences environments.

Work Environment

This position is remote, with core working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. You will be working in an environment that supports global supply chain operations and study start-ups. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Waltham, MA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.