CLINICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Nov 26, 2024 - The Clinical Supply Chain Manager combines expertise in GMP, GCP, and pharmaceutical supply chain management. This role involves overseeing clinical trial packaging, labeling, and distribution with a focus on efficiency and compliance. Strong in project management and communication, the manager ensures seamless operations in a dynamic team setting.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Clinical Supply Chain Manager Resume
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- GMP Compliance
- GCP Knowledge
- Clinical Trial Packaging
- Drug Distribution
- Inventory Management Systems
- Forecasting
- Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge
- Clinical Labeling Expertise.
- Effective Communication
- Transparency
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Innovative Thinking
- Multitasking
- Deadline Orientation
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Adaptability.
Summary of Clinical Supply Chain Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 7 Years of Experience
- Have project management or supply chain work experience
- Have Almac supply chain work experience
- Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Supply Chain Management
- Have GMP and/or GCP and experience in Clinical Trial Packaging / Labelling and/or Distribution
- Customer Service experience
- Working knowledge of the drug development process and clinical trials
- A team-oriented, progressive thinker who enjoys participating in an innovative and creative work environment.
- Effective, open and transparent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Capable of working on multiple projects/tasks and able to meet timelines.
- Experience in building and maintaining drug forecast and distribution trackers and/or clinical inventory management systems.
2. BA in Supply Chain Management with 5 Years of Experience
- Have clinical project management or supply chain management.
- Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biotech industries including familiarity with GMP principles.
- Demonstration of cross-functional understanding related to Drug Development, Quality Assurance and Clinical Operations.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage workload autonomously.
- Experience with global logistics and county-specific import regulations.
- Growth mindset with bias toward innovation and process improvement.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Clinical supplies or IRT experience
- Clinical Trial Packaging / Labelling and/or Distribution
- Customer Service experience and solid organizational and time management skills.
3. BA in Business Administration with 4 Years of Experience
- Experience in a clinical supply chain management role in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience managing contract packaging and labeling organizations.
- Experience with developing risk-based Clinical Trial Supplies management from early to late phases of clinical studies.
- Manage vendor oversight activities and vendor performance to ensure high-quality, cost-effective execution of outsourced clinical supply activities.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge and experience in oncology trials
- Working knowledge/experience of pharmaceutical drug products in terms of manufacturing and design
4. BS in Chemistry with 6 Years of Experience
- Related/relevant experience in a biopharmaceutical, CRO, or clinical supplies company
- Experience working with cross-functional activities and teams
- Demonstrated experience with clinical supply management planning, and forecasting, labeling, packaging, distribution, and reconciliation.
- Clinical Supply management experience using contract manufacturing companies.
- Experience with Interactive Response Technologies (IRT).
- Working knowledge of GMP/GCP/GLP regulations.
- Excellent communication, organization, computer (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, databases, Zoom) and project management skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical trials, drug development, and regulatory guidance (e.g. cGMP, GDP, GCP, ICH requirements )
- Strong experience managing supply chain activities for US and / or global clinical trials including managing and overseeing supply and distribution centers.
5. BSc in Biotechnology with 8 Years of Experience
- Equivalent work experience in Logistics and APICS certification
- Experience in clinical supply chains in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- Working Knowledge of cGMPs, GDP and pharmaceutical industry procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of clinical supply-demand management/planning tools (e.g. IWRS) and ability to support IWRS setup and maintenance
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical supply forecasting, demand planning and manufacturing capacity management
- Experience with clinical trial material label proof creation, approval process and label controls
- Detail-oriented and flexible with the ability to manage change
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team
6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 3 Years of Experience
- Experience in managing multiple Clinical Phase 1-4 and IIS studies, including Phase 3 global clinical supply chains in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry, either as a sponsor, vendor, or CRO
- Experience collaborating with third parties, Clinical Packagers, IRT vendors, and Distribution Depots required
- Demonstrated vendor management skills
- Extensive Clinical Supply Chain experience and additional Project Management Training
- Comprehension of the processes required to initiate, maintain, and close clinical supplies over the life of the protocol
- Experience with biologics, combination drug products (drug + device), and familiarity with Expanded Access Studies
- Strong working knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines governing labeling, packaging, and distribution of clinical trial materials
- Knowledge of proper GMP/GXP trial documentation and familiarity with documents required for the Trial Master File regarding Clinical Supply Chain, IRT documents, and drug supply source documents
- Extensive experience with cold chain products, GMP/GXP requirements, and development/implementation of sponsor internal processes and SOP’s for greater compliance and efficiencies
- Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
- Experience with automated inventory systems, forecasting software, and ERP Inventory management
7. BA in Healthcare Management with 5 Years of Experience
- Demonstrated business development and/or sales skills including superior prospect/client relationship management
- Quick learner, eager to embrace new skills and technologies
- Advanced user of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage projects with many moving parts
- Ability to perform duties in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous employment at the sponsor, CRO, or RTSM/IRT organization(s)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, solid organizational, time management and project management skills
- Experience with the following software: Microsoft word/Excel/PowerPoint
8. BS in Project Management with 4 Years of Experience
- Passion for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
- Experience with Clinical Trials and fluency in English
- Results-driven, keen to succeed in a high-performance environment
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Existing, relevant connections at companies in the clinical trials space
- Understanding of system-to-system integrations and feasibility assessments
- International business development and/or sales experience
- Experience with the Vestigo application
- Subject matter expertise in execution of clinical trials and related supply chain technologies
- Working knowledge of import and export laws and processes