Supply Chain Manager – Clinical Trial Medications / Clinical Supply Study Leads

Consulting assignment at AstraZeneca | Gothenburg

WeQuel is now looking for two experienced Supply Chain Managers on behalf of a client within AstraZeneca’s Clinical Supply Chain organization in Gothenburg.

This is a full-time consulting assignment where you will play a key role in ensuring that clinical trial medications reach patients worldwide with the right quality, quantity, and timing.

About the assignment

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering life-changing medicines. Within Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D), you will be part of the organization that bridges research and commercial manufacturing.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end supply chain for global clinical studies, working cross-functionally in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Your role

As a Supply Chain Manager / Clinical Supply Study Lead, you will:

• Lead the design, planning, and setup of clinical supply chains

• Project manage delivery of clinical supplies across global studies

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners

• Manage demand planning, forecasting, and risk mitigation

• Take ownership of inventory management, including rework, expiry handling, and recalls

• Operate and manage IRT systems for supply planning

• Ensure compliance within GMP quality systems (deviations, change controls, complaints)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or equivalent experience

• Experience within supply chain and/or pharmaceutical industry

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes

• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, and risk management

• Proven ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills in English

• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in complex systems and adapt to change

Meritorious

• Knowledge of GMP / GCP

• Understanding of clinical development and clinical supply processes

• Lean experience

• Experience handling quality events (deviations, change controls, complaints)

Assignment details

• Start: June 1, 2026

• End: May 31, 2027

• Scope: Full-time (100%)

• Location: Gothenburg

• Number of roles: 2

About WeQuel

WeQuel is a modern consulting company built on the philosophy “we are equal” and “people first.”

We specialize in connecting top talent with leading companies within Life Science, industry, and technology. At WeQuel, you become part of a strong network of consultants, supported throughout your assignments from matching to delivery and beyond.