Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

The posting, as Tarsus Pharmaceuticals wrote it

About the Role

Reporting to the VP, Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain, the Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership and end-to-end oversight of clinical supply activities across the Tarsus development portfolio. This role is accountable for translating clinical development plans and study protocols into integrated global supply strategies that ensure investigational product is available to patients and clinical sites when needed. The Associate Director will lead supply planning and forecasting, packaging and labeling, interactive response technology (IRT) supply management, inventory and distribution, returns, reconciliation, and destruction for studies from first-in-human through Phase 3, while ensuring compliance, operational readiness, cost effectiveness, and proactive mitigation of supply risks.

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead end-to-end clinical supply chain strategy and execution across multiple global development programs, providing operational and people leadership for employees and contingent staff supporting clinical supply activities.
• Translate clinical development plans and study protocols into phase-appropriate supply strategies covering demand forecasting, manufacturing and release requirements, packaging and labeling, distribution, inventory, resupply, returns, reconciliation, and destruction.
• Lead Clinical Supply Team meetings and serve as the primary clinical supply contact for cross-functional planning, issue resolution, risk escalation, and alignment on program and study supply plans.
• Manage, coach, and develop clinical supply personnel; set clear objectives, allocate resources across programs, build functional capabilities, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to patients.
• Develop and maintain scenario-based demand forecasts using enrollment assumptions, dosing regimens, randomization, dropout rates, country and site activation plans, shelf life, lead times, and appropriate supply overage; adjust plans as study assumptions evolve.
• Partner with Pharmaceutical Sciences, Technical Operations, Quality, and external manufacturers to align drug-product manufacturing, testing, release, stability, retest and expiry dating, and resupply schedules with clinical demand.
• Develop global packaging and labeling strategies, including kit design, blinding, comparator requirements, label content and translations, country-specific requirements, and relabeling or expiry-extension activities at depots and sites, as needed.
• Define clinical supply requirements for IRT/RTSM systems, including supply algorithms, inventory parameters, user acceptance testing, system implementation, and ongoing oversight of investigational product throughout study execution.
• Select and manage contract packaging organizations, depots, logistics providers, comparator suppliers, and other external partners;

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sion readily engaging in group dialogue and debate. Puts the team first.

• Outcome Driven - Clearly defines mutual expectations of self and others in a team setting. Adapts to changing business needs. Is determined and resourceful in finding solutions, even when faced with obstacles. Takes appropriate actions, including calculated risks, to ensure obligations are met.

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning

• The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment. Remote work is an option.
• We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
• This position reports directly to our VP, Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain.
• Some travel may be required – up to 15%.

At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot .

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.