Manager, Inventory Planning & Coordination
Core
Operational inventory management and distribution coordination expert ensuring global clinical supply readiness and uninterrupted delivery of investigational product to patients.
Role type
Manager, clinical supply chain operations
Builds
Global clinical trial supply chain execution for investigational medicines
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial logistics
Required skills
Inventory planning and management, supply chain functionality, global drug development process knowledge, regulatory requirements knowledge, import/export requirements knowledge, project management, cross-functional negotiation, analytical skills, industry technology knowledge
Preferred skills
Change management, process improvement, system enhancements, continuous improvement initiatives
Technologies
Industry technology platforms for supply chain
Responsibilities
Coordinate depot shipments to ensure sufficient supplies meet MRB dates, lead operational coordination between logistics and warehouses, monitor expiry dates and manage replacement supply, track QP release activities, ensure country/study approval for assigned programs, support manual allocations and inventory movements, escalate execution risks, advise on drug supply constraints and recommend alternative strategies, coordinate Use Date Extensions, prepare Product Information Listings and Batch Listing files, act as change lead for process improvements, serve as operational owner for inventory execution and depot readiness.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic escalation