Director, Clinical Supply Logistics and Distribution — Cell Therapy
Core
Architect the global clinical supply chain strategy and operating model for off-the-shelf allogeneic and in vivo cell therapy programs, ensuring reliable, compliant, and on-time delivery to trial sites worldwide.
Role type
Director, Clinical Supply Logistics and Distribution (Cell Therapy)
Builds
Global clinical supply architecture, distribution networks, order fulfillment models, and site-level delivery frameworks for next-generation cell therapies.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / Clinical Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global clinical supply chain strategy, inventory-based temperature-controlled logistics, depot and distribution network design, cold chain management, import/export compliance for biologicals, team building in matrixed organizations, cross-functional influence, regulatory knowledge (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, GDP, GMP), systems roadmap definition.
Preferred skills
Cell therapy or gene therapy supply experience, cryogenic/ultra-cold chain logistics, trade compliance for biologicals, advanced degree (MS/MBA), supply chain certifications (CSCP/CPIM), late-phase to commercial transition planning.
Technologies
SAP, enterprise order-to-cash systems, temperature monitoring systems, inventory visibility platforms.
Responsibilities
Define strategic vision and operating model for end-to-end clinical supply chain; translate study designs and enrollment forecasts into integrated supply plans; build and develop high-performing global supply teams; architect order management and fulfillment workflows; oversee distribution network operations and logistics provider governance; serve as primary interface to Clinical Operations for study milestone integration; manage clinical packaging and labeling at third parties; drive site enablement and lane qualification; establish exception management frameworks; define technology and systems roadmaps; partner with Commercial Operations on future supply chain transitions.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight