Associate, Manufacturing & Clinical Supply Chain
Location: Hybrid preferred — primarily remote with one required onsite day per month in Thousand Oaks, CA; candidates must reside in Los Angeles or Ventura County. Must be able to report onsite for emergency coverage if systems go down.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Contract Length: 1 year
Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role
Join a large biotech pharmaceutical leader as an Associate supporting Clinical Supply Chain. You will help ensure global distribution of clinical drug product, coordinate with internal partners and clinical sites, troubleshoot distribution issues, and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The role suits a customer-focused, organized communicator skilled in Outlook-driven workflows, with interest in air freight, process improvement, and digital tools. Training on Quality Management Tracking Systems (QMTS) will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide distribution support to Global Supply Planners and Logistics Service Providers

• Create and manage clinical drug shipments in ERP systems (e.g., SAP); generate customs invoices, track and trace, and close Proof of Receipt

• Support reconciliation and return of investigational products

• Review shipment temperature data; assess excursions with Quality; communicate impacts to study teams and site pharmacy staff

• Capture KPIs, analyze trends, and support corrective actions

• Partner with clinical site staff and Quality to document, investigate, and communicate distribution complaints

• Participate in cross-functional meetings and support initiatives to improve distribution capabilities

Required Experience & Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

• Experience with supply chain systems and quality tracking tools (ERP such as SAP; exposure to QMTS a plus; training provided)

• Working knowledge of clinical supply chain logistics with an air freight focus

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Smartsheet and SharePoint knowledge

• Familiarity with GMP and quality processes

• Exposure to process improvement, digital innovation, or AI tools

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain preferred; open to motivated entry-level and seasoned professionals with stable work history

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused, service-oriented, results-driven

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical mindset

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment

• Effective in team and matrix settings

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Microsoft Outlook and Excel proficiency

2. Supply chain systems and quality tracking tools experience (ERP, QMTS exposure)

3. Understanding of clinical supply chain logistics with air freight emphasis

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Generate shipments, documentation, and track and trace activities in ERP

• Summarize temperature data and coordinate with Quality on excursions

• Maintain KPI logs and support corrective actions

• Coordinate with clinical sites, planners, and LSPs; support complaints and reconciliations

• Attend cross-functional meetings and support process improvements
   

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"