Clinical Supply Chain Manager (Hybrid)

Hampton Research

Boston, MA

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Job Overview:

Job Description

General Summary:

The Clinical Supply Chain Manager is responsible for forecasting, packaging, labeling and distribution of investigational medicinal product to support Vertex clinical studies. This person delivers on independent activities and acts as the primary Supply Chain contact on working teams and with key contract manufacturing/logistics suppliers. This position reports to the Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ownership of Clinical Supply Chain activities including planning, labeling, packaging, and distribution of Investigational Medicinal Product for multiple projects
Acting as primary point of contact with contract manufacturing partners
Forecasting supply needs in conjunction with Clinical and CMC colleagues
Interacting with Finance to develop budgets and manage costs for clinical supply activities
Supporting the Supply Chain team’s development of global supply and procurement strategies including vendor selection
Utilizing appropriate software and IT systems to effectively manage key project activities including IWRS and Quality/Document Management Systems
Developing and revising SOPs to support supply chain activities
Displaying proven effectiveness in managing customer expectations and influencing others
Working with cross functional team including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and QA
Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 4+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience managing global, multi-country Phase 3 clinical trials
High degree of knowledge on regulations relating to pharmaceutical supply chain activities (cGMP, GCP, import/export, computer systems/Part 11) including possible changes to regulation
Emerging knowledge across supply chain disciplines (e.g., production planning, clinical supplies, logistics, ERP/MPR systems administration)
Superb interpersonal, facilitation, customer relations skills
Proven ability to interact effectively and give presentations to senior management
Demonstrated adaptability taking on new responsibilities
Experience with implementation of software systems

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Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com