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Job Title: Clinical Supply SpecialistJob Description

The Clinical Supply Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting multiple clinical programs by working closely with Clinical Supplies project leads. The candidate will independently coordinate clinical supply activities for clinical studies, aiding the development programs. Key activities include reviewing clinical study protocols, designing clinical labels, preparing packaging and labeling requests, managing depot and site shipments, monitoring study drug inventory levels, and assisting in supply planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with planning and execution of clinical packaging projects, including oversight of CMO scheduling, production of labels, and packaging of clinical trial supplies.

+ Review clinical trial protocols and understand the impact on supply.

+ Coordinate and track drug shipments.

+ Monitor inventory at depots, sites, and distribution points.

+ Perform drug accountability with depots/clinical sites and Sponsor inventories.

+ Act as point of contact for third-party storage, distribution, and packaging vendors.

+ Maintain traceable documentation to support GXP activities.

+ Potential opportunity to manage clinical projects.

+ Partner with key stakeholders including Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure supplies are labeled and released for clinical site shipment for global clinical trials.

+ Design and/or review label text to meet product requirements and ensure compliance with US and international regulations.

+ Represent clinical supplies function at clinical trial team meetings; communicate plans and timelines to internal and external customers and partners.

+ Utilize appropriate software and IT systems to effectively manage key project activities.

Essential Skills

+ BS/BA degree in related discipline with at least three years of related experience or MS/MA degree with at least one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Demonstrated experience with clinical supply management planning, labeling, packaging, and distribution.

+ Willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

+ Clinical Supply management experience using contract manufacturing companies strongly preferred.

+ Knowledge of GMP batch record development, review, and approval processes.

+ Knowledge of Interactive Voice/Web response systems for use in clinical studies.

+ Working knowledge of GMP/GCP/GLP regulations required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Certification in assigned areas is a plus.

+ Highly technically literate, proficient with technology-based tools, dashboards, reports, and IRT platforms.

+ Familiarity with GMP/GDP is a significant bonus.

+ Strong communication (verbal and written) and excellent organizational skills.

+ Ability to rapidly change priorities and a collaborative team-player mindset.

+ Experience in inventory management, logistics, operational tracking, or project management is highly valued.

+ Pharmaceutical supply chain experience is highly valued but not a strict requirement.

Work Environment

The role is 100% on-site in Alameda, 5 days a week, with flexible shift hours (e.g., 7-4 or 9-6) to accommodate global operations. Due to global operations, the role requires willingness to work on company holidays or during company closures (e.g., between Christmas and New Year's), often on a rotational basis for urgent checks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alameda, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alameda,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.