Associate Director, Clinical Supplies

About the Role

Be part of a global team inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients, with work that is both professionally and personally rewarding. We are passionate about identifying, developing, and delivering life-changing therapies to the rare disease community, guided by values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMOs, depots, and clinical supply vendors responsible for packaging, labeling, distribution, and inventory management of investigational products across all phases of clinical development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop accurate clinical supply forecasts, budgets, and study timelines.
• Contribute to protocol development with emphasis on investigational product preparation, administration, and supply feasibility.
• Author and maintain Pharmacy Manuals and Investigational Product Handling Manuals.
• Ensure training of clinical sites and vendors on investigational product handling, storage, accountability, and return/destruction procedures.
• Lead implementation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), maintenance, and troubleshooting of IRT systems with external partners.
• Provide expertise in global clinical supply chains, including temperature-controlled products and international logistics.
• Support compliance with global import/export regulations governing investigational products.
• Monitor vendor performance through governance meetings and KPI reviews.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor invoices, and study supply budgets.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to SOP development and continuous process improvement.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a biomedical, life science, supply chain, or related field required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of clinical supply chain experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO settings required.
• Experience supporting global Phase I-IV clinical trials.
• Experience managing external vendors, including CMOs, depots, and IRT providers.

Skills

• Working knowledge of GCP, GMP, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and global clinical supply requirements.
• Experience with Interactive Response Technology (IRT) platforms.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Ability to mentor team members and influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SmartSheets.
• Ability to travel 20% domestically and internationally.

All positions require the ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Benefits

• Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents.
• Wellness and employee support programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

Target Base Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00. The actual pay offered will depend on the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. The compensation package includes a combination of cash (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock).