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Responsible for the end-to-end management of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) and ancillary supplies for global clinical trials. Ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition for our clinical studies and patients. A strong collaborator who will work extensively with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, CMC, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, as well as manage external partners (CMOs, depots and couriers) to execute flawless clinical supply strategies.
Job Responsibility:
Developing and maintaining global supply plans for clinical trials, including demand planning forecasts across AbCellera’s programs
Managing and maintaining global inventory across all central depots and clinical sites, ensuring uninterrupted supply while utilizing ERP/inventory systems for accurate record keeping
Managing packaging, labelling, and distribution activities with CMO partners
Coordinating global shipments of clinical supplies, ensuring strict compliance with international trade regulations, import/export requirements, and customs documentation
Managing and qualifying temperature-controlled shipments (cold chain), collaborating with Quality Assurance to resolve any temperature excursions
Collaborating with teams and vendors to set up, manage and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Interactive Response Technology (IRT/IXRS) systems governing inventory, randomization, and drug assignment
Ensuring all clinical supply activities strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and global regulations
Acting as the Clinical Supply Subject Matter Expert on clinical study teams, collaborating with CMC, Regulatory Affairs (label approvals/submission requirements), and Clinical Operations
Overseeing drug accountability, returns, and destruction, ensuring complete documentation, and assisting in the developing and managing of the clinical supply budget for assigned studies
Requirements:
Demonstrated expertise in cGMP, GCP, and global clinical trial regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA)
Experience managing packaging, labeling, and distribution partners (CMOs and all external partner organizations)
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, plus 8+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 3 years in a direct clinical supply chain role
Hands-on experience with Interactive Response Technology (IRT/IXRS) systems is essential
Proven ability to manage complex, temperature-controlled (cold chain) logistics
What we offer:
Equity
Annual bonus dependent on team and company performance