Clinical Supplies Manager
Our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.
As a Clinical Supplies Manager you will lead the planning and execution of clinical supply chain activities, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners. The role is key to timely planning, accurate forecasting, and effective management of investigational supplies across all trial phases, requiring flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and swift issue resolution.
You’ll be responsible for accurate forecasting, demand planning, supply monitoring, and ensuring drug availability—while proactively managing challenges and changes as studies evolve.
The Role:
Translate clinical study protocols into accurate drug demand and supply plans.
Develop initial projections and ongoing re‑forecasts using simulation and planning tools.
Design optimised, lean supply chains for global studies with multiple packaging or drug campaigns.
Manage supply planning for studies with short expiry or limited product availability.
Provide input into IRT specifications, supply algorithms, thresholds, and UAT testing.
Oversee warehouse and depot drug levels via IRT and establish required study reports.
Coordinate distribution of investigational product to global depots and warehouses.
Work closely with clients and packagers to schedule and manage packaging campaigns.
Support budget estimates and business development activities as required.
Contribute to process improvements and support training of junior team members.
The Candidate:
Proven industry experience, including extensive time in clinical supply management.
Strong understanding of the full clinical supplies lifecycle.
Experience with forecasting tools, IRT technologies, and global logistics.
Skilled in project management with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and MS Project.
Working knowledge of the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and EMA GMP and GDP Guidelines and a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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