Sr. Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain, GCO ( Global Clinical Operations)

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director/Head, Global Clinical Supply Chain to lead end-to-end clinical supply operations across a diverse and scaling portfolio (Phases 1–4). This leader will be responsible for optimizing, executing, and transforming our global clinical supply chain—including forecasting, planning, packaging and labeling operations, IRT/RTSM strategy, distribution, cold-chain management, depot oversight, vendor/CMO management, and returns/destruction. Additionally, the role will oversee sourcing, secondary packaging operations, and integration with Finance/ERP systems for procurement and financial governance. The role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted supply of innovative medicines, complex generics, and biosimilars across global trials. The ideal candidate brings deep operational leadership, strong technical and digital acumen, and a proven track record of building, modernizing, and leading high-performing clinical supply organizations in small to mid-scale pharmaceutical environments.

 

This position will be based out of Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA in a hybrid work environment, 2-3 days onsite.

How you’ll spend your day

 

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

1.    Lead the Global Clinical Supply Chain function with full accountability for strategy, operations, team development, and continuous improvement.
2.    Build, mentor, and motivate a high performing team, fostering a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
3.    Develop and implement talent management strategies, including recruitment, training, and career development.
4.    Provide leadership across sourcing and packaging teams and oversee financial planning and accruals.
5.    Shape the future state of global clinical supply chain operations, driving alignment across regions and functions.
6.    Provide strategic leadership in a collaborative partnership model—driving alignment, governance, and seamless communication across other pharmaceutical organizations as needed to ensure integrated clinical supply strategies and execution.

End-to-End Clinical Supply Operations

1.    Oversee forecasting, demand planning, supply strategy, packaging, labeling, and global distribution for all clinical programs (Phases 1–4).
2.    Manage 80% in-house packaging and labeling operations while overseeing external CMO/CRO partners.
3.    Ensure global depot management, import/export compliance, cold-chain integrity, and controlled substances governance.
4.    Oversee IRT/RTSM strategy, configuration standards, and integration with supply systems for real-time visibility.
5.    Support ANDA submissions and portfolio launches through compliant supply chain practices.

Vendor & CMO/CRO Oversight

1.    Lead vendor selection, guide contract negotiations, and performance management across packaging/labeling, distribution, depots, and IRT.
2.    Ensure compliant and efficient oversight of CRO and CMO supply-chain activities for largely outsourced studies.
3.    Manage procurement and vendor contracts for sourcing and packaging operations.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

1.    Ensure adherence to GxP, GDP, GCP, and international regulatory requirements.
2.    Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure robust scenario planning and contingencies.
3.    Lead SOP development and governance for consistency, quality, and scalability.

Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

1.    Champion digital and data-driven initiatives (shipment tracking, forecasting tools, supply visibility platforms, automation, analytics).
2.    Drive process simplification and implement technology enhancements to optimize speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
3.    Drive standardization and end-to-end process mapping to support scalability and operational maturity.

Financial & Performance Management

1.    Implement KPI framew