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Clinical Supplies Specialist – Clinical & Medical Affairs

Alvotech
Alvotech
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 March 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Supplies Specialist – Clinical & Medical Affairs

Company: Alvotech
Location: Bangalore, India (Partially Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 Years (Clinical Supply Management / Clinical Trials)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Salary Range: Not Specified

Job Overview

Alvotech is seeking a Clinical Supplies Specialist to oversee clinical supply planning and management across clinical trials.

The role involves managing the end-to-end clinical supply chain including forecasting, packaging, labelling, distribution, and return/destruction of clinical trial materials. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient supply of investigational products.

This role plays a key part in supporting biosimilar clinical development programs while ensuring compliance with global regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Clinical Supply Planning & Strategy

Develop and maintain supply plans for clinical studies.

Integrate enrolment projections, manufacturing timelines, and protocol requirements into supply strategies.

Forecast demand for comparator and reference products.

Support procurement planning for clinical trial materials.

  1. Clinical Supply Operations

Plan and manage clinical supply activities including packaging, labelling, shipment, and returns.

Oversee procurement of reference listed drugs and ancillary supplies.

Manage cold chain logistics and storage requirements.

Ensure timely availability of investigational medicinal products (IMP).

  1. Risk Management & Forecasting

Conduct risk assessments to identify supply constraints.

Develop mitigation strategies to manage supply risks.

Work with study teams to forecast enrolment and drug supply needs.

Monitor inventory levels and supply chain performance.

  1. Vendor & Budget Management

Collaborate with vendors for supply-related activities.

Support Request for Proposals (RFP) and Scope of Work (SOW) processes.

Track vendor performance and ensure compliance with service agreements.

Manage budgets and monitor spending for outsourced services.

  1. Packaging, Labelling & Distribution

Design packaging and labelling strategies for clinical supplies.

Drive label creation, approval, and translation processes.

Ensure compliance with country-specific regulatory requirements.

Develop IMP distribution and return plans.

  1. Documentation & Compliance

Maintain supply documentation, audit trails, and inventory records in systems such as IRT, ERP, and eTMF.

Ensure compliance with GMP, GCP, and global regulatory standards.

Support regulatory inspections as a subject matter expert.

Develop and update SOPs, policies, and work instructions.

  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management teams.

Support clinical trial execution through effective supply coordination.

Align with CROs and supply vendors to ensure project delivery.

Required Skills

Clinical Supply Chain Expertise

Experience in clinical supply management across clinical trials.

Understanding of biologics or biosimilar supply chains.

Knowledge of cold chain logistics and drug handling.

Technical & Systems Knowledge

Experience with IRT systems and supply forecasting tools.

Familiarity with ERP and eTMF systems.

Ability to manage inventory and supply documentation.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Understanding of GxP, GMP, and GCP requirements.

Knowledge of regulatory guidelines from EMA and FDA.

Experience ensuring compliance in clinical supply operations.

Communication & Collaboration

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in biosimilar clinical development programs.

Experience working with CROs and global clinical supply vendors.

Knowledge of clinical trial supply chain best practices.

Key Competencies

Clinical supply planning and forecasting

Clinical trial supply chain management

Regulatory compliance (GMP, GCP, GxP)

Vendor and budget management

Risk assessment and mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

About the Company

Alvotech is a fully integrated specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and manufacturing of high-quality biosimilar medicines.

The company’s Integrated Clinical and Medical Research (iCMR) department within R&D supports clinical development strategies aligned with global regulatory requirements and biosimilar guidelines, enabling successful clinical trials and post-marketing activities.