(Sr) Clinical Study Supplies Manager

Research & Innovation at Danone

Are you ready to shape the future of clinical trials? As a (Sr) Clinical Study Supplies Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that life-changing studies run smoothly by managing the entire supply chain process. From planning and forecasting to packaging, labelling, and distribution, you’ll make sure every detail is right – because patients depend on it.

You’ll join a team committed to excellence and innovation, working in a fast-paced global environment where your ideas can truly make an impact. This is your chance to lead initiatives that optimise processes, drive compliance, and introduce cutting-edge solutions for evolving clinical supply needs.

In this role, you will:

• Manage end-to-end clinical study supplies activities across global and local trials, including planning, forecasting, packaging, labelling, distribution, and returns.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs and regulatory requirements (GMP, GCP, GDP), maintaining audit readiness and supporting inspections.
• Investigate and analyse deviations, complaints, recalls, and supply chain issues, leading the implementation of effective CAPAs.
• Proactively identify, propose, and implement process optimisation initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Conceive and lead clinical supply innovation initiatives to anticipate future needs such as new production lines, systems, faster timelines, and customised vendor solutions.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of SOPs related to clinical supplies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.

About you

You’re a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for improving processes. You thrive in complex environments and know how to lead cross-functional teams towards impactful results.

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in clinical trial supply management, ideally in a global setting.
• Experience in initiating and implementing innovative process improvements and leading matrix teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and industry best practices for clinical supplies.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.

About Danone

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex, and at times, it can be challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow, working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia, and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions, and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

Need more information? Please contact Robin Hiariej, Talent Manager via robin.hiariej@danone.com.