Associate Director, Supply Chain

Associate Director, Supply Chain

Introduction to role 

This Associate Director, Supply Chain role leads the design and execution of a global clinical supply chain for highly specialized therapies, with a particular focus on cell therapy and radiopharmaceutical products. The position shapes clinical drug supply strategy, converts it into actionable plans and drives consistent practices across studies and functions. Acting as a key resource and escalation point, the role identifies and mitigates risks, ensures uninterrupted delivery of investigational medicinal product (IMP) to patients, and builds strong relationships across the organization. Ready to influence how life-changing therapies reach clinical sites and patients?

Accountabilities 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global supply chain strategy including robust contingency plans for investigational medicinal for radiopharmaceutical products. Ensure transparency with key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and delivery uninterrupted IMP to patients.  

• Generate and maintain a clinical supply plan to drive manufacturing, labeling, and logistic activities across internal and external stakeholders. 

• Create strong relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration with cross functional teams, including Global Study Team, CMC, manufacturing, and quality assurance to align supply chain activities. 

• Design and implement processes and policies to enable inspection readiness for the management of clinical supply chain activities. Implement systems or processes based on a fit for purpose model to ensure integrity and quality of IMP. 

• Oversee the end-to-end supply chain process, from patient scheduling to IMP dosing/destruction in the conduct of a clinical trial ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards for the handling and transportation of IMP. 

• Act as a conduit between functions pertaining to supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues for IMP. 

• Be a part of a team to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team, providing mentorship and development opportunities. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team. Mentor and teach junior supply chain as well as non-clinical supply chain team members.  

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to clinical supplies. 

Essential Skills/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry.

• IRT/XRS, Forecasting/Planning eSystems experience to design, implement and maintain systems used to automate clinical supply chain operations.  

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for clinical supply chains. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 

• Flexible in working hours to deal with global time zones as needed. 

• Must be willing to step in and perform all aspects of the clinical supply chain core functions when needed to ensure successfully support of patient dosing. Have a sense of urgency and be comfortable pulling together stakeholders to make quick decisions as needed

Desirable Skills/Experience 

• Advanced degree preferred

• Certification in Supply Chain and Operations Management (i.e. – CSCP, CPIM) preferred

• Proven experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations is a plus. 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where science leads the way: curiosity is encouraged, bold ideas are tested, and teams are empowered to push the boundaries of what is possible in oncology. With significant ongoing investment in research and development, a strong track record of bringing new medicines to patients, and deep collaboration across internal experts and external partners, this is a place to shape the future of cancer treatment while building a meaningful career that has real impact on patients’ lives.

If this opportunity excites you and you are ready to help transform how innovative therapies reach patients in clinical trials, apply now!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $115,919 to $173,879. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Date Posted

13-Apr-2026

Closing Date

26-Apr-2026

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.