Global Clinical Supply Regions Head (Hybrid)
Global Clinical Supply Regions Head (Hybrid)
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$ 169700 - 267200
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Job Description
The Global Clinical Supply Regions Head is responsible for providing strategic input oversight and operational leadership to the activities of GCS in the Regions and countries to support the execution of our companys Clinical trials (300studies) portfolio globally across more than 60 countries. Special attention is needed to the cross functional collaboration between Global Clinical Supply (GCS) and Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team in conducting our companys clinical trials.
Major Activities and Responsibilities:
Active member of GCS Logistics and Regions Leadership team ensuring customer and key stakeholder focus in GCS core activities
Managing the group of Regional leads (P5 and P4) in the different regions providing leadership and managing performance and ensuring talent hiring development and retention
Establish the appropriate communication channels & decision-making processes between GCS and GCTO including engagement with Clinical and Regulatory Organizations - communication channels
Monitor all Clinical Protocols being supported by GCS to enable the distribution of supplies in the regions through effective collaboration communication and distribution plans with the other functions in GCS
Pro-actively identify potential issues that could interfere with the delivery and utilization of supplies and collaborate in the resolution of issues and/or opportunities for operational improvements
Develop global strategies around distribution needed to continuously improve compliance capabilities and efficiencies in the delivery of Clinical Supplies
Lead the implementation and operational adoption of Global Distribution Strategies with the regions providing effective feedback to Global Clinical Supply as well as support & training to Global Clinical Trial Operations
Lead the development and implementation of strategic process improvement initiatives that will continuously improve business performance with a particular focus on the efficiency & effectiveness of our companys Clinical Supply Chain
Support the roll out of global practices and processes
Education and Skills Required:
Bachelors required (Masters preferred) with at least 10 years experience in clinical supplies or clinical trials
Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate the nuances of international clinical supplies distribution
Demonstrated ability to understand and operate in cultural diverse situations.
Demonstrated leadership skills including excellent ability to lead in a matrix environment and in a highly effective collaborative way
Demonstrated success in leading project teams or partners to achieve results; line management experience is a plus but not required.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently and persuasively with senior leadership influencing decision-making and outcomes
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proactive approach to problem resolution
Understanding of regulatory frameworks in Clinical trials or clinical supplies GCP GDP & GMP trade compliance
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The salary range for this role is
$169700.00 - $267200.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
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09/9/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
