Clinical Supply Chain Specialist

Job Title: Clinical Study Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

This role coordinates and manages the end-to-end movement of clinical study materials and instruments to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective delivery to study sites. The specialist maintains inventory integrity, secures product availability for critical studies, and supports seamless international logistics operations so that clinical programs meet key milestones and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional clinical study teams to plan and forecast required clinical study supplies, including consumables and capital equipment.
• Coordinate the complete shipment process from initial dispatch through final delivery to study sites, ensuring on-time and in-full supply to support study timelines.
• Manage sourcing of clinical study supplies, including identifying, locating, and obtaining materials from local depots and storage locations as needed.
• Support regulatory requirements for product labeling, including preparation, review, and coordination of labeling activities in line with applicable regulations.
• Provide quality and audit support for returned products, including documentation, investigation, and coordination with quality assurance teams.
• Deliver end-to-end supply chain support for clinical studies, from demand planning and ordering through receipt, storage, and distribution.
• Ensure adherence to trade compliance requirements to support international shipments, including documentation and coordination with logistics partners.
• Apply knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements to ensure that supply chain and logistics activities remain compliant.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and quality assurance (QA) processes related to supply chain issues, deviations, and nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and help safeguard inventory integrity for critical clinical study materials.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve supply issues quickly and minimize impact on clinical study timelines.
• Travel within the local area, when needed, to locate and obtain supplies from other depots and storage locations to prevent or mitigate stockouts.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 to 3 years of direct experience in supply chain, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably supporting clinical or laboratory operations.
• Hands-on experience in clinical study supplies and logistics management, including end-to-end supply chain support.
• Working knowledge of trade compliance requirements to support international shipments.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements related to clinical study materials, labeling, and distribution.
• Experience supporting root cause analysis (RCA) and quality assurance (QA) processes.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems for inventory and supply chain management.
• Experience using labeling software to support compliant product labeling activities.
• Background with in vitro diagnostic (IVD) supplies, including both consumables and capital equipment.
• Completed undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the local area to obtain supplies from other depots and storage locations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Clear communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional study teams and logistics partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical, diagnostics, or medical device environment is beneficial.
• Exposure to center-of-excellence (CoE) or shared-services supply chain models is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with international stakeholders and accommodate some overlap with European time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, inventory records, and regulatory support activities.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to support investigations and continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving study requirements and timelines.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role based in Sunnyvale, California, working in a clinical and logistics-focused environment that supports multiple studies and business units. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overlap required with European time zones. The position operates within a center-of-excellence structure that supports current and future clinical studies, using tools such as SAP (ERP) and labeling software to manage inventory, logistics, and compliance. Work involves frequent interaction with cross-functional teams, coordination with depots and storage locations, and occasional local travel to secure critical supplies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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