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Posted 05 August, 2026

Supply Chain Associate Director

Actalent
Cheshire East, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

100% Remote - 12 month contract (inside IR35)

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This strategic leadership role is responsible for the end-to-end clinical supply chain across a portfolio of development programs, ensuring the successful delivery of investigational products to clinical studies worldwide.

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Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with Clinical, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Project teams to drive supply chain excellence from early-stage development through to commercial readiness. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee forecasting, inventory and supply planning activities, manage significant budgets, and proactively mitigate supply risks across global programs.

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Key Requirements

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  • Significant experience in clinical supply chain management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sector.
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  • Proven track record leading global clinical supply strategies for complex development programs.
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  • Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, clinical trial supply, and GxP requirements.
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  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional, international teams.
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  • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic supply chain leader to play a critical role in delivering innovative medicines to patients worldwide while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across global clinical supply networks.

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