Clinical Supply Lead Specialist- Bulk Logistics & Quality

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

1d•$89,000 - $116,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Supply Lead Specialist – Bulk Logistics & Quality supports Biogen’s clinical programs by managing the global movement of drug substance, drug product, and finished goods between manufacturing sites, contract partners, and warehouses, while also supporting quality operations and inspection readiness. The role works closely with planners, manufacturing, quality, logistics partners, and external vendors worldwide. The specialist independently owns day-to-day work, resolves operational issues, and serves as a subject-matter resource for bulk logistics and quality systems, with experienced colleagues available for new or complex topics. The role also includes dedicated work to simplify processes and use data, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency. It is hybrid and based at Biogen’s headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or 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; 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, including proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Interest in applying data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve ways of working.
Ability to take ownership of outcomes and uphold a high standard for quality and compliance.
Ability to stay organized and calm when shipments become complicated, solve problems across teams, companies, and countries, learn new areas quickly, communicate clearly, and build trusted relationships with colleagues and external partners.

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 trade compliance for international shipments, 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.
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 to measurable result.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
A minimum of 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.
Short- and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, for regular employees.