Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

To be considered for the Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain position at Terremoto Biosciences, candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, while an advanced degree is preferred. Additionally, applicants should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical development, with a strong focus on clinical supply management.

The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain at Terremoto Biosciences will manage clinical supply responsibilities across various functions such as protocol interpretation, demand and supply planning, inventory management, and distribution of finished goods. You'll also work on compliance with GCP and GMP regulations and maintain project timelines, ensuring that cross-functional teams collaborate effectively.

For the Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain role at Terremoto Biosciences, candidates should possess strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. An in-depth understanding of clinical supply processes, including forecasting, inventory management, and CMO/vendor management, is also crucial for success in this position.

The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain will play a vital role at Terremoto Biosciences by ensuring the timely and compliant delivery of study drugs to clinical trial sites. This role facilitates effective communication with project stakeholders and promotes the development and implementation of best practices in clinical supply management.

The anticipated salary range for the Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain role at Terremoto Biosciences in South San Francisco is between $185,000 to $200,000, depending on various factors such as experience and education. We believe in fair compensation and value the unique contributions of each team member.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you managed clinical supplies, detailing your role in demand planning and inventory management. Discuss how you ensured compliance with industry regulations and how your efforts led to successful trial outcomes.

When addressing conflicts, emphasize your communication skills and your proactive approach to resolving issues. Share an example where you effectively de-escalated a situation and reached a solution benefiting all parties.

Talk about the tools and data analysis methods you utilize for accurate forecasting. Be sure to include specific experiences where your forecasting directly impacted the success of a project or trial.

Discuss your familiarity with GCP and GMP regulations, giving examples of how you’ve previously implemented protocols that guaranteed compliance. This could include training sessions, audits, or direct oversight of operations.

In your response, highlight specific vendor management experiences, discussing how you negotiated contracts and held vendors accountable for performance. Showcase your ability to foster reliable relationships focused on achieving mutual goals.

Share your understanding of risk management frameworks and give examples of your experience in identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies in clinical trials.

Detail a specific clinical trial you managed, including your contributions to supply chain logistics, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and how you navigated challenges to achieve success.

Explain the processes and technologies you use to maintain accurate inventory records, emphasizing your attention to detail and commitment to traceability in clinical supply chains.

Discuss your strategies for bringing new team members up to speed on clinical supply chain operations, including mentorship, training materials, and hands-on learning opportunities.

In your response, identify key metrics such as inventory turnover, compliance rates, and on-time delivery. Then explain how these metrics help monitor performance and inform future improvements.