Supply Chain Lead – R&D Operations

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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