Senior Specialist - Clinical Supplies Project Manager - Inventory Manager - Hybrid

Merck seeks a Senior Specialist to manage clinical supply chain planning and inventory for global clinical trials. The role involves coordinating end-to-end clinical supply activities, collaborating across functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to clinical sites while mitigating supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and operational plans for clinical supply downstream activities across assigned studies
• Participate on clinical trial teams to negotiate timelines and coordinate supply chain strategy with cross-functional partners
• Establish timelines for clinical supply needs and ensure robust packaging and distribution signals for clinical finished goods
• Analyze supply chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and report incidents to support operational improvements
• Maintain consolidated forecasts in SAP and manage change controls and deviation records per established procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or science; or high school diploma with 10+ years pharmaceutical clinical supply experience
• At least 5 years of project management experience
• At least 5 years of supply chain planning, scheduling, and coordination experience
• Proficiency with SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making ability
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines