The Senior Clinical Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for the operational execution and coordination of investigational drug product (IP) distribution from a central pharmacy to clinical trial sites across multiple studies.
Develop and maintain study level demand forecasts based on protocol design, enrollment projections, dosing schedules, and treatment duration.
Translate enrollment updates, protocol amendments, and site activations into revised supply forecasts and resupply plans.
Monitor actual usage versus forecasted demand; identify trends, variances, and potential supply risks.
Support scenario planning (e.g., accelerated enrollment, delayed site activation, cohort expansion) to inform mitigation strategies.
Provide input into buffer stock and safety stock calculations to balance supply continuity with waste reduction.
Coordinate day to day IP distribution from the central pharmacy to domestic clinical trial sites.
Process site orders and resupply requests in accordance with approved forecasts and IRT parameters.
Arrange courier shipments, select appropriate packaging configurations, and ensure on-time delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, life sciences, logistics, pharmacy operations, or related field
Bachelor’s degree and six years’ experience or Master’s degree and four years’ experience in clinical trial supply chain, central pharmacy operations, or IP logistics. Four years full-time NMDP employment in scientific-based position may be substituted for the six/four years work experience.
Experience supporting forecasting, inventory planning, or resupply decision making in a regulated environment.
Working knowledge of GCP, GDP, and clinical trial documentation requirements.

NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits.
Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees.

Senior Clinical Supply Specialist, Investigational Drug Product

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