Associate Director, Supply Chain

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

5d • $124,070 - $186,104 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Supply Chain leads the design and execution of the global clinical supply chain for specialized therapies, with a particular focus on radiopharmaceutical products. The role shapes clinical supply strategy, turns it into actionable plans, and drives consistent practices across studies and functions. It acts as a key resource and escalation point, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure uninterrupted delivery of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) to patients.

The position collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to manage clinical supply activities across global studies, from study startup through execution and from patient scheduling to IMP dosing and destruction. It also supports labeling, Interactive Response Technology, pharmacy manuals, supply-related training materials, logistics, traceability, and financial reporting and forecasting. The role provides leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues and contributes to building a high-performing clinical supply chain team.

The position is based in a flexible in-person working model, averaging a minimum of three days per week in the office. Flexible working hours are needed to accommodate global time zones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in clinical supply chain management, including direct responsibility for global clinical trial startup and supply execution.
• Working knowledge of ICH, FDA, IRB/IEC, and other applicable regulations.
• Strong experience in label development, IRT/XRS, and temperature-controlled distribution for clinical materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global time zones as needed.
• Willingness to perform clinical supply chain core functions as needed to support patient dosing, with a sense of urgency and comfort bringing stakeholders together for quick decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Certification in Supply Chain and Operations Management, such as CSCP or CPIM.
• Experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations.
• Radiopharmaceuticals import/export experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical supply management, including startup and execution, for global clinical studies across the Radiopharmaceuticals product.
• Oversee the clinical supply chain process from patient scheduling through IMP dosing and destruction, ensuring stakeholder transparency, efficiency, and uninterrupted IMP delivery to patients.
• Collaborate with the Global Study Team, CMC, manufacturing, quality assurance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align clinical supply chain activities.
• Manage the creation, translation, and proofing of label text.
• Support the development or enhancement of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as needed.
• Support the development of pharmacy manuals and supply-related training and instructional materials, including SIV and IM slides.
• Coordinate across functions on IMP supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues.
• Help build a high-performing clinical supply chain team and provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior colleagues.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to clinical supplies, as needed.
• Step in to perform clinical supply chain core functions when needed to support patient dosing and help stakeholders make timely decisions.

Benefits

• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior