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Job DescriptionThe Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain Management’s primary responsibility is to manage the clinical supply chain for Phase 1 to Phase IV compounds. The completion of clinical trials is the rate-limiting step for filing of new drug applications and, ultimately, to product commercialization. The on-time initiation, uninterrupted conduct, and completion of clinical studies is dependent on the timely delivery of clinical supplies of top quality to the clinical sites.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement a global clinical supply strategy, including the development of strategic options for the clinical supply chain.
- Ensure all clinical supplies (Phases I-IV, affiliate studies, and IIS) are delivered on time, on budget and of top quality with no studies interrupted or delayed due to clinical supplies
- Define and manage external budget for compounds (comparators, co-meds, over-encapsulation, depots, and importation costs)
- Represent the clinical supply chain on Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams (IESTs) and participate and contribute to Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) meetings
- Define API and drug product requirements and delivery dates to support the clinical supply chain
- Matrix management of a larger number of Clinical Supply Project Managers (CSPMs) supporting the global clinical supply chain
- Allocate bulk drug product to CSPMs, minimizing wastage
- Lead the recovery of clinical supplies during a product recall, support the evaluation and approval of non-medical complaints (NMCs), exception reports and recalls
- Demonstrate leadership skills by driving for continuous improvement and encouraging and supporting collaboration across departments. Represent CDSM Program Management on cross-functional and global initiatives which require clinical drug supply expertise.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Pharmacy or Science.
- 8+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with CMC and/or clinical supplies management experience.
- Broad understanding of the overall drug development process.
- Experience in project management, planning, forecasting, budgeting.
- Excellent interpersonal, team, and leadership skills.
- Sound knowledge of GxP.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
