Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Job description
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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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⭐ Highlight your clinical supply chain experience prominently as this role specifically requires oversight of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) logistics
📊 Quantify your STO management experience: 'Managed 150+ Stock Transfer Orders monthly, achieving 98% on-time delivery'
🌐 Emphasise your pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly with CMOs, packaging vendors, and depots like Catalent
🎯 Showcase your proactive risk management skills with specific examples of preventing supply chain disruptions during critical trial phases
🤝 Demonstrate your stakeholder management abilities across Study Teams, TSMs, and RDLs in previous clinical trial environments
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- •Managed 200+ Stock Transfer Orders monthly across 15 global clinical trial sites, achieving 97% on-time delivery of Investigational Medicinal Products
- •Led logistics coordination with 8 CMO partners and external depots including Catalent, reducing supply chain delays by 35% during critical study phases
- •Implemented proactive risk management protocols for IMP shipments, preventing 12 potential trial delays and saving £2.3M in study costs
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Hays' Clinical Supply Chain Logistics Manager position perfectly aligns with my expertise in Investigational Medicinal Products logistics and Stock Transfer Order management across global clinical trial environments. My proven track record in pharmaceutical supply chain operations and experience with CMO partnerships makes me an ideal candidate for this critical role.
My background in clinical supply chain management has equipped me with the skills to provide end-to-end hyper-care logistics oversight whilst maintaining compliance and managing complex stakeholder relationships across Study Teams and external partners.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you manage Stock Transfer Orders across multiple clinical trial sites?
- ›Describe your experience with Investigational Medicinal Products logistics
- ›How do you track shipment lifecycle across internal and external depot networks?
- ›What systems have you used for clinical supply chain management?
- ›How would you handle a critical IMP shortage during database lock phase?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to escalate a supply chain risk to senior leadership
- ›Describe a situation where you prevented a clinical trial delay through proactive logistics management
- ›How do you prioritise competing demands from multiple Study Teams?
- ›Give an example of how you've managed relationships with external CMO partners
- ›Tell me about a time you had to resolve a complex logistics issue under tight deadlines
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to escalate a supply chain risk to senior leadership
Describe a situation where you prevented a clinical trial delay through proactive logistics management