JOB SUMMARY
Iambic Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Clinical Supply Chain within CMC function to lead end-to-end clinical supply strategy and execution for small molecule programs from first-in-human through clinical phases. This role will develop and execute integrated supply plans, oversee packaging/labeling and global distribution, and ensure uninterrupted investigational product supply to clinical sites while minimizing waste and controlling cost.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Project Management, and CMC technical teams to align forecasts and manufacturing schedules, manage vendor performance, maintain inspection-ready documentation, and establish fit-for-purpose IRT/RTSM requirements to enable reliable, patient-ready clinical supply execution.
Preferred location is in San Diego, CA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the clinical supply chain lead in a cross-functional matrix team, defining and driving execution of clinical supply strategies aligned with protocol requirements and program timelines.
Develop and maintain integrated demand forecasts, enrollment scenarios, and inventory/resupply strategies to ensure uninterrupted IP/IMP supply to depots and clinical sites while minimizing waste and write-offs.
Plan and oversee packaging and labeling operations with CPO partners, including label content coordination and cross-functional review/approval workflows in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Own logistics strategy across the networks (DS/DP CDMOs, packaging/labeling sites, depots, and global clinical sites), including shipment execution and import/export coordination.
Oversee depot operations including inventory oversight, drug accountability, returns, reconciliation, and destruction.
Provide strategic direction for clinical supply planning to establish IRT/RTSM requirements and specifications.
Manage third-party vendors (CDMOs, CPOs, depots/3PLs, couriers, IRT vendor) including scope, performance, KPIs/QBRs, issue resolution, and cost control.
Partner with Quality Assurance on quality events and investigations impacting clinical supply (deviations/CAPA, batch record review, disposition).
Contribute to the preparation, review, and approval of operational clinical supply documents (e.g., packaging batch records, pharmacy manuals, shipment plans, accountability/reconciliation documentation).
Track clinical supply budgets and analyze spend against projections to support accurate financial forecasting and ensure operations remain within targets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a life science, engineering, or business-related discipline with 15+ years of clinical supply chain and logistics experience or advanced degree in a life science, engineering, or business-related discipline with 12+ years of experience.
Direct experience leading clinical supply chain operations across Phase 1–3, including forecasting, inventory strategy, packaging/labeling oversight, depot operations, and global distribution.
Demonstrated experience managing logistics flows for GMP materials (API and drug product) across CDMOs, testing sites, depots/3PLs, and clinical sites, including import/export and temperature-controlled shipping where applicable.
Experience defining and/or partnering on IRT/RTSM requirements and supporting system build, UAT, go-live, and lifecycle change control.
Demonstrated ability to translate protocol assumptions into supply logic and resupply strategies.
Strong vendor oversight and contract/SOW management skills, with a track record of driving performance, resolving issues, and controlling cost in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP expectations applicable to clinical supply, including inspection readiness, documentation practices, and quality event management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present inventory status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally, as needed\
ABOUT IAMBIC THERAPEUTICS
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Iambic Therapeutics is disrupting the therapeutics landscape with its unique AI-driven drug-discovery platform. Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters with strong track records of success in delivering clinically validated therapeutics. The Iambic platform has been demonstrated to deliver high-quality, differentiated therapeutics to clinical stage with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action. The Iambic team is advancing an internal pipeline of clinical assets to address urgent unmet patient needs. Learn more about the Iambic team, platform, and pipeline at iambic.ai.
MISSION & CORE VALUES
The culture and work at Iambic Therapeutics are profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our people and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where a diverse group of talented humans work together to discover therapeutics and create technologies.
PAY AND BENEFITS
We offer industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life Insurance, 401K matching, and uncapped vacation to our team. We are in a brand-new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.
iambic-therapeutics