Supply Chain Specialist
Full-TimeJob Overview
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.
Role Objectives:
The WEP Clinical Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing supply chain activities for WEP Clinical projects. This role supports business development, ensures operational readiness for new programs, manages vendor qualification and onboarding, oversees multinational logistics, and serves as the primary escalation point for project managers. The Supply Chain Specialist will work cross-functionally with Warehousing Operations, Logistics, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure seamless project execution and compliance.
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.
Role Objectives:
The WEP Clinical Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing supply chain activities for WEP Clinical projects. This role supports business development, ensures operational readiness for new programs, manages vendor qualification and onboarding, oversees multinational logistics, and serves as the primary escalation point for project managers. The Supply Chain Specialist will work cross-functionally with Warehousing Operations, Logistics, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure seamless project execution and compliance.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Collaborative
- Strategic
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the primary Supply Chain representative in Project Kick-Off Meetings, defining strategy and requirements for new programs.
- Review and validate Work Orders and QTAs to ensure supply chain capabilities and obligations are clear and achievable.
- Develop and maintain Product Supply Plans aligned with quality, regulatory, and project teams.
- Support Business Development with budgeting, cost drivers, and logistical feasibility for all program types.
- Set up and qualify supply chain vendors (Couriers, IoRs, 3PLs, local agents) to meet compliance standards.
- Prepare and review shipment documentation templates, including customs and commercial invoices, packing lists, and courier booking forms.
- Lead operational readiness for new programs, including ERP setup, project instructions, and warehouse team training.
- Oversee multinational logistics, customs processes, and trade compliance.
- Manage vendor performance to ensure project milestones and service expectations are met.
- Act as the primary escalation point and liaison for supply chain-related issues.
- Develop and track supply chain KPIs and reporting (inventory, shipments, performance metrics).
- Maintain compliant supply chain documentation (SOPs, work instructions, training records) and drive continuous process improvements.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, life sciences, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical or clinical supply chain management, preferably in an international context
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, vendor management, and multinational logistics
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Experienced in vendor and stakeholder management
- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
401K safe harbor plan and company match
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Paid maternity & paternity leave
What sets us apart:
WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events, and all that we do to support our employees.
We're Committed to DEI:
At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities.
Our services include:
Access Programs
Clinical Trial Services
Patient Site Solutions
Clinical Trial Supply
Market Access and Commercialization
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.