Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

7d•$89,000 - $116,000

About The Position

As the Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner on the Global Clinical Supply Chain team, you will oversee and manage clinical supply chain activities that support clinical trials. You will plan and distribute clinical protocol-level finished goods, serve as a single point of contact for clinical operations, and build relationships with internal customers, distributors, and suppliers. You will translate strategic clinical objectives into operational plans for team execution and implement data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve workforce efficiency and decision quality. The role aims to achieve First Patient In dates, prevent stock-outs, and optimize supply chain processes for ongoing and new research activities. You will help maintain the flow of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain to support clinical trials and Biogen’s mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
Strong communication and relationship management skills.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and supply chain knowledge.
Experience with integrated scenario planning and analytical techniques.
Knowledge of clinical development and commercial sales processes.
Experience in project and conflict management.
Ability to manage complexity and improve forecast quality.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain finished goods demand plans, updating relevant systems regularly.
Manage global distribution and oversee product order management, tracking progress against manufacturing plans.
Identify and communicate supply risks to management, recommending corrective actions to maintain inventory targets.
Drive finished goods packaging strategy, including labeling and item creation for BIIB and Non-BIIB drugs.
Serve as the single point of contact for protocols and participate in study management team meetings.
Coordinate with Asset Planners to communicate finished goods demand and support protocol development.
Implement data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve workforce efficiency.
Maintain study inspection readiness and represent CDS during regulatory inspections.
Serve as a backup to other Supply Managers as needed and engage in cross-functional projects.
Manage import licenses and ensure protocol compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
At least 15 days of paid vacation and additional end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 to 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 up to $10,000 per calendar year.
Employee Resource Groups participation.
Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities.