Lead, Clinical Supply Chain Planning

Organization Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. Position Summary Reporting to the Sr. Director of Clinical Supply Chain, the Lead, Clinical Supply Chain Planning role will have functional responsibility for planning and scheduling clinical batches with the internal manufacturing group and/or CMOs to ensure continuous supply of just‑in‑time radiopharmaceuticals for clinical programs, optimizing distribution of clinical products, ensuring shipments comply with local rules and regulations, and operating remotely within North America, preferably within the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Responsibilities Collaborate with clinical operations, CMOs and the manufacturing team to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely delivery of clinical products throughout the clinical trial life cycle. Maintain and support electronic files required for clinical supply (e.g., RAM licenses, site information database, shipping documentation). Ensure batches are scheduled to maximize units per batch and evaluate, maintain and track supply chain KPIs to contribute to continuous improvement. Play a critical role in developing and maintaining good relationships with partners, CROs, CMOs, vendors and suppliers, communicating and escalating supply chain risks with a sense of urgency and providing mitigation strategies. Provide verbal and written reports to manager in a clear and concise manner and maintain accurate and complete supply chain tracking logs (Excel format). Adhere to all applicable procedures, cGLP, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements, and contribute to the development and approval of supply chain procedures for clinical programs. Embody and promote a quality culture and “right‑first time” approach as part of all activities, work well in a fast‑paced team environment, and perform other duties as assigned. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering, Science or related field of study; or equivalent experience. 5+ years of supply chain and/or manufacturing scheduling experience. Experience in MS Excel with ability to develop and manage complex workbooks. Must be available to be on‑call outside of core business hours to support issues that may come up during weekend deliveries. Additional Preferences Early start time (5am ET) may be required to support supply chain for EU clinical sites – this will depend on clinical trial timelines. Experience working with IWRS (Interactive Web Response System) IP ordering platforms considered an asset. Experience working with MRP / ERP considered an asset. Experience working with radiopharmaceuticals and Class 7 shipments will be considered an asset but is not a requirement. Note that weekend tracking of packages for delivery will be required due to the short shelf‑life of radiopharmaceuticals. Experience working with CROs, CMOs, and/or external vendors and suppliers. High attention to detail, well organized, and highly motivated. Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize workload. Strong oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Excellent planning and basic project management skills with the ability to work seamlessly as part of a team or independently. Experience in an FDA or equivalent regulated environment a plus with knowledge of cGMP, GDP, etc. Remain calm and maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment. Operate and execute with an extreme sense of urgency. EEO Statement Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The anticipated wage for this position is $93,750 - $150,700. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr