Manager, Trial Supplies Management
Duration: 6 months - potential for extension or permanent conversion, subject to budget
Location: Uxbridge, UK
Onsite Requirements: Hybrid - approximately 1-2 days per month in the office
Engagement Type: Contract via PAYE
Hourly Rate: £28.76 per hour
Atrium Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading global biopharmaceutical company. This organisation is dedicated to advancing innovative medicines and delivering life-changing treatments to patients worldwide. The successful candidate will join the Global Clinical Supply Chain (CSC) function, which plays a key role in supplying investigational products to clinical studies across a diverse development portfolio.
Job Overview
The Manager, Trial Supplies Management will be responsible for developing and maintaining supply strategies for investigational products within the scientific and regulatory framework of each study. The role involves managing end-to-end trial supply processes, from forecasting and planning through to packaging, labelling, and global distribution, ensuring compliant and timely delivery of clinical supplies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and implement clinical supply strategies to support global clinical studies, ensuring alignment with study timelines and objectives.
* Collaborate with internal supply chain teams and external partners to meet all study supply needs.
* Create study supply forecasts, monitor inventory, and manage investigational product usage and shelf-life extensions.
* Issue manufacturing, packaging, and labelling requests in alignment with regulatory and protocol requirements.
* Support Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system setup and manage distribution strategies at depot and site levels.
* Represent Clinical Supply in cross-functional meetings, presenting data, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
* Partner with Strategic Sourcing to procure commercial drug materials and support budget management through accurate forecasting.
* Maintain inspection readiness by preparing eTMF documentation and CSR appendices.
* Act as the primary supply contact for assigned compounds, leading communication and coordination with study teams.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and development of procedural documents.
REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in clinical supplies or clinical development with global experience.
* Strong understanding of the global drug development process and regulatory requirements.
* Proven skills in forecasting, planning, and project management.
* Good knowledge of manufacturing, packaging & labelling, logistics, quality, IVRS, stability, and import/export regulations.
* Proficiency in IVRS and CTMS systems.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and influence cross-functional teams effectively.
* Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and building team alignment.
Legal Right to Work: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.