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Supply Chain Planner roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or business analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and logistics actively hire OPT candidates for planning and forecasting functions.
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As the Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner on the Global Clinical Supply Chain team, you will oversee and manage clinical supply chain activities vital to supporting clinical trials. Your main focus will be ensuring the seamless planning and distribution of clinical protocol-level finished goods. By acting as the single point of contact for clinical operations, you will build relationships with internal customers, distributors, and suppliers, translating strategic clinical objectives into operational plans for team execution. Your role will drive the digital-forward way of working by implementing data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions, enhancing workforce efficiency and decision quality.
Key goals include achieving First Patient In (FPI) dates, avoiding stock-out scenarios, and optimizing supply chain processes to support ongoing and new research activities. You will play a critical role in maintaining the flow of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain, ensuring the success of clinical trials and contributing to Biogen's mission.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain finished goods demand plans, updating relevant systems regularly.
- Manage global distribution and oversee product order management, tracking progress against manufacturing plans.
- Identify and communicate supply risks to management, recommending corrective actions to maintain inventory targets.
- Drive finished goods packaging strategy, including labeling and item creation for both BIIB and Non-BIIB drugs.
- Serve as the single point of contact for protocols, participating in study management team meetings.
- Coordinate with Asset Planners to communicate finished goods demand and support protocol development.
- Implement data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve workforce efficiency.
- Maintain study inspection readiness and represent CDS during regulatory inspections.
- Serve as a backup to other Supply Managers as needed and engage in cross-functional projects.
- Accountable for import license management and ensure protocol compliance.
Who You Are:
You possess a strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across various stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Your problem-solving mindset allows you to navigate complex supply chain challenges effortlessly. You are passionate about innovation and are driven to implement digital solutions that enhance efficiency. Your holistic understanding of clinical development processes and supply chain management makes you an invaluable asset to the team.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain with at least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and supply chain knowledge.
- Experience with integrated scenario planning and analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical development and commercial sales processes.
- Experience in project and conflict management.
- Ability to manage complexity and improve forecast quality.
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $89,000.00-$116,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
About This Role:
As the Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner on the Global Clinical Supply Chain team, you will oversee and manage clinical supply chain activities vital to supporting clinical trials. Your main focus will be ensuring the seamless planning and distribution of clinical protocol-level finished goods. By acting as the single point of contact for clinical operations, you will build relationships with internal customers, distributors, and suppliers, translating strategic clinical objectives into operational plans for team execution. Your role will drive the digital-forward way of working by implementing data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions, enhancing workforce efficiency and decision quality.
Key goals include achieving First Patient In (FPI) dates, avoiding stock-out scenarios, and optimizing supply chain processes to support ongoing and new research activities. You will play a critical role in maintaining the flow of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain, ensuring the success of clinical trials and contributing to Biogen's mission.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain finished goods demand plans, updating relevant systems regularly.
- Manage global distribution and oversee product order management, tracking progress against manufacturing plans.
- Identify and communicate supply risks to management, recommending corrective actions to maintain inventory targets.
- Drive finished goods packaging strategy, including labeling and item creation for both BIIB and Non-BIIB drugs.
- Serve as the single point of contact for protocols, participating in study management team meetings.
- Coordinate with Asset Planners to communicate finished goods demand and support protocol development.
- Implement data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve workforce efficiency.
- Maintain study inspection readiness and represent CDS during regulatory inspections.
- Serve as a backup to other Supply Managers as needed and engage in cross-functional projects.
- Accountable for import license management and ensure protocol compliance.
Who You Are:
You possess a strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across various stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Your problem-solving mindset allows you to navigate complex supply chain challenges effortlessly. You are passionate about innovation and are driven to implement digital solutions that enhance efficiency. Your holistic understanding of clinical development processes and supply chain management makes you an invaluable asset to the team.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain with at least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and supply chain knowledge.
- Experience with integrated scenario planning and analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical development and commercial sales processes.
- Experience in project and conflict management.
- Ability to manage complexity and improve forecast quality.
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $89,000.00-$116,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Planner
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Supply chain and operations degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but your specific CIP code determines eligibility. Verify with your DSO before applying, since 36 months total authorization makes you far more attractive to sponsors.
Target employers with established OPT and H-1B track records
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies like Amazon, 3M, and Procter and Gamble have dedicated immigration support infrastructure. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the process. Prioritize companies that have sponsored supply chain roles before.
Lead with ERP and analytics skills in your application materials
Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or Kinaxis signals immediate value to hiring managers. Employers weighing sponsorship costs want to see technical skills that justify the investment. Certifications like APICS CPIM strengthen your case considerably.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively with employers
Bring up your work authorization early in conversations, not after an offer. Explain your OPT duration and STEM extension eligibility clearly. Employers who feel informed upfront are more likely to engage HR on sponsorship than those surprised late in the process.
Apply to industries with persistent supply chain talent shortages
Semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace consistently report difficulty filling planning roles. These shortages make employers more willing to sponsor OPT holders. Targeting constrained industries improves your chances of finding a sponsor who sees long-term value.
Quantify your planning impact in your resume and interviews
Hiring managers justify sponsorship to leadership with a business case. Showing you reduced inventory costs, improved forecast accuracy, or cut lead times by measurable amounts gives them concrete ammunition. Generic descriptions of responsibilities do not accomplish this.
Supply Chain Planner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Supply Chain Planner roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Supply Chain Planner positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, making your total work authorization 36 months. Eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, and business analytics are commonly STEM-designated, but confirm your specific code with your DSO before applying.
Which employers actively sponsor OPT students for Supply Chain Planner roles?
Large manufacturers, consumer goods companies, and logistics firms are the most consistent sponsors for supply chain planning roles. Companies with global operations tend to have established immigration support processes that make OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship routine rather than exceptional. You can browse Supply Chain Planner roles from OPT-friendly employers directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for sponsorship-willing companies.
Can I work as a Supply Chain Planner on pre-completion OPT while still finishing my degree?
Yes, pre-completion OPT allows you to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) while enrolled or full-time during official school breaks. Supply Chain Planner roles are almost always full-time positions, so pre-completion OPT is a limited fit. Most students wait for post-completion OPT to pursue these roles, which allows unrestricted full-time employment.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my Supply Chain Planner job?
F-1 OPT regulations allow a cumulative unemployment period of up to 90 days during your initial OPT and an additional 60 days during the STEM extension. If you exceed these limits, your OPT status is violated. Reporting a job loss to your DSO promptly is essential. Finding a new position quickly and updating your SEVIS record protects your immigration standing.
Is a Supply Chain Planner role considered directly related to my degree for OPT purposes?
Your OPT employment must be directly related to your major area of study. A Supply Chain Planner role generally satisfies this requirement for degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations, or business analytics. Your DSO makes the final determination and must update your SEVIS record to reflect your employer. Keep documentation showing the academic connection between your degree and your job duties.