Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Position Summary The Clinical Supply Chain Logistics Manager is responsible forproviding end-to-end hyper-carelogistics oversight for assigned clinical supplyprograms. This role ensures uninterrupted, compliant, and timely delivery ofInvestigational Medicinal Products (IMP) to support critical clinical trialmilestones. The role serves as the single point of contact (SPOC) for logisticsacross designated studies and works closely with Study Teams, Regional DeliveryLeads (RDLs), Trial Supply Managers (TSMs), and external partners. A strongfocus is placed on execution, proactive risk management, escalation, andtransparency, particularly during high-risk or time-critical phases such asstudy start-up, database lock, and major supply transfers.

Pay Rate £34ph PAYE basic. Type:Max of 50% at home &50% in the office 50/50 Hybrid WorkPolicy Terms: 1 month notice period Interview:1-2 rounds ofinterviews Location:Moreton, GB Duration:12 Months Hrs/Wk:35.00

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational oversight of logistics activities across assigned clinical supply programs.

Monitor and manage Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) across internal and external networks.

Drive shipment execution by expediting releases and shipments to meet study timelines.

Prioritize urgent, high-risk, and patient-critical deliveries.

Act as the primary logistics contact for Study Teams, RDLs, and TSMs.

Ensure clear, proactive, and two-way communication with all stakeholders.

Resolve logistics issues and provide timely updates on shipment and supply status.

Align logistics execution with study priorities, enrolment forecasts, and milestone timelines.

Continuously track STOs across internal systems and external depots.

Identify risks related to supply availability, release timelines, transport, and handovers.

Monitor shipment lifecycle and intervene proactively in the event of delays or deviations.

Collaborate closely with external partners including CMOs, packaging vendors, depots (e.g., Catalent), and logistics providers.

Partner with Trial Supply Managers (TSMs) to align on release schedules.

Anticipate downstream logistics impacts of delays and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Enable timely shipment execution through proactive planning and coordination.

Prepare and deliver weekly hyper-care status reports (STO health, shipments, risks, and mitigations).

Maintain visibility of critical paths, open issues, and priority shipments.

Escalate supply risks, delays, and systemic issues to leadership and governance forums.

Drive transparency and data accuracy across logistics operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Proven experience in clinical supply chain logistics, preferably within a global clinical trial environment.

Strong hands-on experience managing

Stock Transfer Orders (STOs)

Shipment execution and tracking

Issue resolution in complex supply chains

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Experience working with external partners (CMOs, depots, logistics providers) is highly preferred.

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