Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

The Director Clinical Supply Chain manages investigational medicinal product supplies for the trials in EikonTx’s global clinical-stage portfolio. This involves translating clinical study information into a demand plan, managing clinical trial supply at CMOs/depots/sites, and maintaining essential documents. This Clinical Supply Chain leader also serves as the primary Supply Chain lead on Study Management and CMC Teams for assigned clinical programs.  This role can also be remote. 

About You

The Director, Clinical Supply Chain has demonstrated experience in performing the activities required to provide leadership and support in the planning, development, and execution of Clinical Supply Chain responsibilities and manage activities of supply partners and functions (e.g. packaging and distribution, depots, logistics). You work well cross-culturally and cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and rapid response to issues as they arise. You have excellent communication and organizational skills.

What You’ll Do

• Translates clinical trial assumptions into drug forecasts and associated supply/distribution plans, initiates required activities & supply execution processes, and maintains oversight of the production, release, and distribution steps necessary to maintain a continuous supply of drug from FPI through completion of the clinical trial.
• Lead Clinical Supply Chain execution and actively participate and support clinical study teams in all matters related to drug supply as needed to support the portfolio demands for programs progressing toward critical milestones where end to end Supply Chain execution is required for world class Clinical Supply delivery.
• Standing member of the CMC and Study Management Teams and acts as a key liaison to the Clinical Operation and Vendor Management teams. 
• Is a primary interface to our Clinical Operations customers and is the contact for all strategic Clinical Supply related issues as it relates to finished goods supplies.
• Participate in the planning, creation and maintenance of IP supply project plans, including creating complex study forecasts with input from Clinical, CMC and Regulatory, as well as contract providers.
• Manage the study budget and ensures accurate and timely payment of invoices to the CMOs.
• Plan and oversee the secondary packaging/labeling and facilitate the process for final drug release.
• Initiates label generation and oversees approvals, label regulatory adaptation and translations activities in collaboration with 3rd party vendors
• Provides supply-related input and reviews the RTSM URS. Performs UAT and oversees maintenance of the RTSM for supply-related changes.
• Proactive and continuous risk management of the E2E Clinical Supply Chain (back-up countries, inventories, shelf life, etc.)
• Work with Clinical Operations, QA and Regulatory to develop kits and label text for multiple countries/regions and provide support for IND/IMPD/CTA filings as required.
• Assist in establishing and/or optimizing SOPs, protocols, and procedures for clinical trial material packaging, labeling and distribution to ensure compliance with cGxP requirements.
• Manage Quality Systems required documentation, including Deviations, Investigations, CAPA’s, Change Controls, Label and Product Specifications, and others as required.
• Subject matter expert for Clinical Supply Chain during regulatory inspections.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of IP supply activities is provided to clinical trial teams for Trial Master File and Clinical Study Reports.
• Develop and apply Project Plans and Schedules that represent the appropriate level of detail and task independency. Ensure timely follow-up to all commitments in a project plan.
• Proactively address risk management issues and implement business continuity plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry. 
• Clinical Supply Chain experience is a must and additional experience in Manufacturing, Quality, and/or regulatory is preferred.
• BA/BS in a relevant discipline required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to collaborate and build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Clinical Operations, Quality, CMC, Regulatory, Contract Manufacturers etc.)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Possesses an innovative mindset, with an ability to embrace change, respect differences of opinion, communicate openly and build consensus.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships internally and externally, with highly developed persuasion, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Thrives in team environments, seeks opportunities for collaboration and value team members success as much as your own.
• Experience working within GxP environments, understands comprehensive global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. cGMP, GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 13).
• Possess a strong working knowledge of global clinical trials, the drug development process, and Supply Chain best practices (processes, metrics, systems).
• Expert user in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Strong user of project planning tools such as MS Project and Office Timeline

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:

• 401k plan with company matching
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
• Enhanced parental leave benefit
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site

The expected salary range for this role is $191,000 to $220,000 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.