Clinical Supply Lead Specialist- Bulk Logistics & Quality

Biogen • Cambridge, MA

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Clinical Supply Lead Specialist – Bulk Logistics & Quality, you will support Biogen’s clinical programs by managing the global movement of drug substance, drug product, and finished goods, while helping keep clinical supply operations compliant and inspection-ready. You will coordinate with planners, manufacturing, quality, logistics partners, and contract partners across internal and external sites. The role involves independently managing day-to-day work and operational issues, serving as a subject matter resource for bulk logistics and quality systems, and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues on new or complex topics.

You will also improve processes by simplifying work and applying data, automation, and AI-enabled tools. This is a hybrid role based at Biogen’s headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or at its sites in RTP, North Carolina.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, life sciences, engineering, business, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a regulated (GMP/GCP) environment, such as pharmaceutical or clinical supply chain, logistics, or quality; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of GMP/GCP principles and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as ERP or quality systems; specific systems can be learned on the job.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Interest in applying data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate global shipments of drug substance, drug product, and finished goods between internal and external warehouses.
• Manage shipping requests and ERP transactions, ensuring system records match physical material movements.
• Handle international trade compliance, including customs documentation, product classification, and import permits, in partnership with the Trade Compliance team.
• Review shipment and temperature data and work with Quality to resolve deviations and complete investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage logistics vendors and freight forwarders, and coordinate with external partners to keep shipments on time and on plan.
• Help design and document supply chain flows for new shipping lanes and network changes, and contribute to the bulk distribution strategy.
• Serve as the team’s expert on quality systems such as Veeva, tracking change controls, deviations, and training to keep work timely and compliant.
• Support clinical study self-audits, inspection preparation, and reviews of clinical material accountability.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify work, and lead improvements from idea through measurable results.

Benefits

• Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities for eligible regular employees.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• At least 15 days of paid vacation and end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31.
• Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
• Employee Resource Groups participation.

What This Job Offers

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