Supply Chain Lead – R&D Operations
Lead clinical supply chains for global trials in Gothenburg. Drive planning, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure life-saving medicines reach patients on time.
Supply Chain Manager – Clinical Trials (Gothenburg)
Would you like to leverage your planning and supply chain expertise to support global clinical studies? A leading international pharmaceutical organization is now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join its clinical supply team.
You will be part of a key function responsible for ensuring that clinical trial medications are delivered with the right quality, in the right quantity, and at the right time to patients participating in studies worldwide. This role plays an important part in enabling the development and delivery of new, life-changing treatments.
The organization operates at the intersection of research and manufacturing, transforming innovative science into real medicines. The work spans the entire value chain—from early-stage studies to scalable production.
About the role
In this position, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and setting up the supply chain for clinical studies. You will lead cross-functional collaboration and ensure continuous alignment with internal and external stakeholders regarding study requirements and changes impacting supply.
You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced R&D environment where flexibility, initiative, and collaboration are key.
Key responsibilities
Project manage the delivery of clinical supplies with a focus on quality, timelines, and cost
Ensure effective communication with project teams and global stakeholders
Identify and mitigate risks related to supply and quality
Take ownership of inventory management, including rework, recalls, and shelf-life management
Work with systems supporting demand and supply planning
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GMP)
Qualifications and skills
Strong influencing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills in a global context
Collaborative mindset with high adaptability
Ability to work across multiple systems and processes
Meritorious:
Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
Understanding of clinical development processes related to the supply of clinical materials
Knowledge of Lean principles and methodologies
Experience managing quality-related events such as deviations, change controls, and complaints
Start Date & Application:
Start Date: 2026-06-01
End Date: 2027-05-31
Application Deadline: 2026-04-19
Location: Gothenburg
Contact person: 0790 062 711
Selections and interviews are ongoing!
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