Senior Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Apellis Pharmaceuticals • Waltham, MA

6d • $223,000 - $334,000

About The Position

Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases. Summary: Partnering closely with the cross-functional stakeholders, the leader will apply supply chain management fundamentals to develop a strategic plan for clinical supply chain. The position will oversee activities related to packaging, labeling and global distribution to clinical sites. The leader will develop a strategic plan for procurement, supply planning and distribution of ancillaries, concomitant medications, and comparator products.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in biopharma.
• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences /engineering or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical supply team for on-going and new clinical trials by ensuring on-time delivery, including demand forecasting, trial monitoring & resupply planning, IRT set-up and distribution activities.
• Oversight for the design and execution of packaging and labeling campaigns with clinical packaging and labeling vendors.
• Lead the label text, proof and variable text processes from generation through approval for open and blinded clinical labels with a single or multiple languages.
• Manage the storage, distribution and inventory tracking through the supply chain in accordance to relevant regulations.
• Develop tracking systems documenting lot usage per clinical trial to ensure proper accountability and genealogy.
• Manage vendor selection related to packaging, labeling and distribution, and any others as required.
• Work with stakeholders as required in selection/qualification of CMO’s and to negotiate effective supply and technical agreements.
• Build and maintain effective business relationships with vendor portfolio, ensuring objectives are being met based on quality, cost and performance.
• Facilitate and manage productive team communication and collaboration, both internally and externally.
• Passion for learning, creating, relating, communicating, and leading cross functional teams.

Benefits

• Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more!
• Visit https://apellis.com/careers/benefits/ to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees