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Rapport Therapeutics · 18 hours ago

Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain

Rapport Therapeutics is focused on developing precision neuromedicines with the potential for fewer side effects. The Associate Director of Clinical Supply Chain will oversee global clinical supply planning and execution for assigned studies, ensuring the timely supply of investigational materials while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalNeurosciencePrecision Medicine

Responsibilities

Lead global clinical supply planning and execution to support Phase 3 trials, including demand forecasting, inventory strategy, production planning, and distribution
Ensure timely, compliant supply of drug substance, drug product, and clinical trial materials to global clinical sites
Partner closely with CMC, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Program Management to align supply plans with manufacturing campaigns, clinical timelines, and regulatory milestones
Support supply chain readiness for pivotal trials, regulatory submissions, and early commercial planning
Manage day-to-day relationships with CDMOs, packaging and labeling vendors, and logistics providers
Support contract execution, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives across external partners
Own clinical demand forecasting, inventory visibility, and supply reconciliation processes
Leverage supply chain systems, planning tools, and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making and scenario planning
Identify supply chain risks related to capacity, lead times, regulatory requirements, or geopolitical factors and develop mitigation plans in partnership with leadership
Contribute to the development and refinement of SOPs, KPIs, and scalable processes to support company growth
Provide functional leadership within supply chain initiatives and project teams
Contribute to establishing a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with company values and growth objectives

Qualification

Global supply chain managementClinical trial supportRegulatory complianceDemand forecastingInventory strategyVendor managementASCM/APICS certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

8–12 years of progressive experience in global supply chain or clinical supply chain management within the biopharmaceutical industry
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Hands-on experience supporting late-stage (Phase 2/3) clinical trials and NDA-enabling studies, and contributing to commercial readiness activities
Solid understanding of clinical development processes, GMP/GDP requirements, and global regulatory expectations for small molecule therapeutics
Experience managing external manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and logistics partners
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational details while maintaining a strategic perspective
Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

ASCM/APICS certification preferred (e.g. CSCP, CPIM)

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
Lifestyle spending account
Commuting reimbursement

Company

Rapport Therapeutics

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Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops precision medicines for neurological disorders.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
Key Investors
Cormorant Asset ManagementThird Rock Ventures
2025-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-06-07IPO
2023-08-23Series B· $150M

Leadership Team

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Troy Ignelzi
Chief Financial Officer
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Cheryl Gault
Chief Operating Officer
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