Director, Clinical Supply Chain Operations
About The Position
At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? About the Role: We’re looking for a Director, Clinical Supply Chain Operations on the Clinical Supply Chain team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Supply Chain, you’ll be responsible for leading global demand planning and ensuring the successful delivery of Investigational Material(s) for patients on Insmed therapies. This role involves developing and executing strategic plans for production, packaging, distribution, and clinical supply budgeting. You will provide strategic leadership for Clinical Supply Chain & Logistics operations across all clinical programs and plays a key role on the Clinical Supply Chain & Logistics Leadership Team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science or business-related field
- 10+ years of experience in handling/leading clinical supply chain and logistics
- Ability to rapidly navigate the organization and identify, align, and integrate cross-functional resources into cohesive teams
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly matrixed environment is essential; ability to develop and lead a high performing team across all levels
- Experience in multi-functional areas (Clinical, Regulatory, Quality) demonstrating a broad understanding of pharmaceutical development!
- Expert knowledge of all phases of drug development, of the functions and processes relevant to drug development, and project management principles applicable to the biopharmaceutical environment!
- Extensive experience in planning and execution of investigational materials supply strategies
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree/MBA preferred
- Some development experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate and manage execution of all clinical supply activities including demand/production planning, clinical packaging (primary/secondary), labeling, distribution, returns, reconciliation, destruction, and logistics for global clinical programs
- Foster and manage strategic supplier relationships, lead vendor selection, performance monitoring, business review governance, and continuous improvement reviews
- Define and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies, engaging CMOs, CROs, 3PLs, IXRS/IRT vendors and other third‑party providers in alignment with clinical development and Clinical Operations timelines
- Establish and maintain KPIs, scorecards, and governance frameworks for both internal supply operations and external partners
- Serve as clinical supply representative on cross-functional project and clinical strategy teams; translate protocol design into demand/supply plans, contingency strategies, and risk mitigation across global markets
- Support the development and monitoring of clinical supply budgets and global financial forecasts (e.g. comparators, manufacturing demand, packaging & labeling production and distribution)
- Mentor and manage Clinical Supply managers or direct reports; build operational structure and foster career/talent development
- Create, review, and update SOPs, pharmacy manuals, Investigator Brochures, and handling guidance
- Support Clinical Supply Chain to ensure compliance with eTMF documentation and audit readiness activities, as well as support regulatory filings (IND/CTA/IMPD), act as SME during inspections, perform risk assessments for supply interruptions and implement and complete mitigation strategies
- Collaborate on system design, UAT testing, maintenance, to ensure robust supply tracking and randomization support
- Collaborate with CMC, Clinical Ops, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial Supply teams to align clinical supply efforts with broader D&OP / S&OP and processes and commercial readiness
- Support Clinical Supply Chain digital transformation (e.g., forecasting tools, dashboards, AI-driven analytics), drive process optimization, resilience, sustainability, and operational excellence
- Oversee global depot inventory, labeling strategies, temperature excursion management, import/export logistics, and ensuring patient supply continuity
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support
- Annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off policies
- Fertility and family-forming benefits
- Caregiver support
- Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match
- Annual equity awards
- Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Service and recognition programs
- Meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
