Associate Director, Clinical Supply Project Manager - Program (Hybrid)

$135,500 - $213,400/Yr

Merck & Co. - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Boston, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Project Manager (Program CSPM) plays a crucial role in the Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization, which is responsible for managing the integrated clinical supply chain for clinical trials. This position serves as the primary point of contact for program-level clinical supply activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders. The Program CSPM is tasked with designing strategic and operational plans for clinical supply activities, managing timelines, and overseeing bulk drug supply management while balancing the needs of patients and ensuring a stable supply of products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary program-level GCS point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Design strategic and operational plans for clinical supply activities associated with assigned programs.
• Establish timelines for bulk manufacturing needs and drug product release across assigned programs.
• Work in the SAP system to create a visible forecast for all products used within assigned programs.
• Oversee bulk drug supply management and ensure proper allocation of drug product across studies.
• Identify significant supply risks and manage clinical supply issue escalations to GCS Leadership.
• Manage the clinical supply budget for respective programs and support protocol and program cost estimates.
• Author clinical supply documentation for labeling, packaging, and supply chain activities.
• Collect clinical supply chain metrics and participate in critical non-pipeline activities as a subject matter expert.
• Mentor new team members and support staff development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance clinical supply planning processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or related discipline required; MS/MBA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in project management.
• At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, and processing of supply chain activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of clinical customer relationship management.
• Technical proficiency with supply chain systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize supply chain processes.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage complex supply chain activities.
• Continuous improvement mindset to identify process inefficiencies and develop solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and ERP tools.
• Familiarity with data analytics/visualization software.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long-term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days