Clinical Supply Chain Forecasting Team Lead

Ipsen

Clinical Supply Chain Forecasting Team Lead at Ipsen, responsible for leading clinical supply forecasting and planning. Ensuring compliance and timely delivery of clinical supplies in a global biopharmaceutical environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in clinical supply forecasting and management, with a strong focus on compliance with regulations and effective utilization of forecasting tools. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex investigational supplies for global clinical trials.

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Clinical Supply ForecastingBudget ManagementGood Manufacturing Principles (GMP)Advanced Excel SkillsPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Supply ManagementSupply Chain ExpertiseInvestigational Supplies ManagementForecasting Technology UtilizationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsTeam CollaborationChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Supply Forecasting ToolsExcel

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceutical IndustryDue DiligenceAsset On-boardingMatrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage clinical supply forecasting, planning, and budgetary requirements across clinical programs
Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of clinical supplies while maintaining compliance with regulations
Contribute to due diligence evaluation assessments providing clinical supply chain expertise for new assets
Oversee clinical supply forecasting technology platform ensuring effective utilization
Drive clinical supply forecasting and budgetary requirements for clinical programs
Represent GCSM in due diligence discussions, asset on-boarding and divestments
Monitor clinical study forecasts and share them with relevant teams
Propose mitigation plans for facilitating prioritization decisions
Lead change management initiatives with cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience with a Bachelor's degree, 12+ years with a Master's degree, or 8+ years with a doctoral degree
Demonstrated experience managing complex investigational supplies for global clinical trials
Deep experience in using advanced supply forecasting tools including advanced use of Excel
Knowledgeable of Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and other relevant clinical study regulations
Strong organizational, coordination, interpersonal and coaching skills
Ability to work effectively within teams and in a multidisciplinary, matrix environment
Fluent in English required; French is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Parental leave
Paid time off
Discretionary winter shutdown
Well-being allowance
Commuter benefits