Manager, Supply Chain Planning

About This Role:

As the Manager of Supply Chain Planning within the Global Clinical Supply Chain team, you will be pivotal in overseeing Clinical Study level supply operations. Your primary focus will be executing the clinical protocol level planning for finished goods and managing distribution activities to support seamless execution of clinical trials, both ongoing and new. You will be tasked with translating clinical study designs into supply plans and ensure study level operations align with the dynamic shifts in demand of our clinical pipeline. You'll act as a single point of contact for internal clinical operations teams, Quality and Program teams. You will interface with external distribution partners and Clinical Research Organizations to oversee distribution activities.

• Develop and execute clinical supply chain plans to support First Patient In (FPI) targets and ongoing maintenance of clinical studies in all phases of development.
• Manage the efficient flow of goods and information, ensuring alignment with clinical trial needs across internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee global distribution and product order management, tracking progress against manufacturing plans and ensuring production schedules are clearly maintained and forecasted.
• Identify potential supply risks and implement corrective actions to maintain inventory targets.
• Coordinate with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and external partners to ensure product is available at clinical sites at the right time.
• Engage in IRT user requirement discussions to align with clinical trial plans and lead supply strategy development and define supply threshold requirements.
• Use Biogen's internal product lifecycle management and ERP systems to generate SKU's build and Bill of Materials for products to be manufactured.
• Lead cross-functional projects, including process and system integrations.
• Ensure study supply continuity, including packaging and labeling strategies.
• Serve as the single point of contact for protocol-related communications and updates.
• Collaborate with asset planners to develop and communicate finished goods demand.
• Maintain study inspection readiness and represent the supply chain in regulatory inspections.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical supply chain or similar regulated industry. Supply Chain Planning experience from other industries will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, including demand and supply planning.
• Experience with integrated scenario planning and analytical techniques.
• Experience in clinical supply chain management is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in using planning software and tools to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation