Cindi McKeithan Reese
Ash,NC
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Supply Chain Manager with proven track record at Thermo Fisher Scientific, excelling in GxP compliance and risk management. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supply Chain Manager
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Waltham
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Managed end-to-end clinical supply chain operations supporting global pharmaceutical and biotech clients across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and South America.
- Acted as primary liaison between clients and internal departments, including vendor management, distribution, labeling, compliance, finance, and procurement, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversaw drug product and ancillary supply delivery for clinical trials valued from $10K to multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring on-time fulfillment and regulatory compliance.
- Utilized Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to track inventory, monitor drug expiration, and guarantee product availability aligned with clinical timelines.
- Conducted daily system monitoring and performance reviews to ensure data accuracy, schedule adherence, and proactive issue resolution.
- Led a cross-functional investigation to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that improved supply accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new team members, reinforcing adherence to GxP guidelines, trial forecasts, and budgetary controls.
- Earned a perfect client satisfaction rating (two 10s) for exceptional customer service, communication, and supply reliability.
Associate Project Manager
PPD, INC.
Morrisville
02.2013 - 12.2020
- Managed end-to-end clinical supply operations for multiple global research trials, ensuring full compliance with GxP, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with clinical teams, vendors, and sponsors to ensure accurate labeling, packaging, and on-time delivery of materials to 15+ trial sites worldwide.
- Directed 10+ Global Clinical Supply (GCS) studies, leading contract negotiations, timeline tracking, and budget optimization to maintain operational excellence.
- Developed and implemented data-driven tracking tools (spreadsheets and process dashboards) that streamlined inventory management and reduced supply discrepancies.
- Proactively identified and mitigated production and shipping risks, maintaining uninterrupted study supply chains and improving response time to logistical issues.
- Supported expansion of 8–10 new clinical studies by accelerating material readiness, enhancing vendor communication, and ensuring seamless study start-up coordination.
Education
Business Administration -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Training & Mentoring
- GxP & FDA Compliance
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Customer Service Excellence
- Leadership & Communication
- Attention to Detail & Quality Focus
- Contract Negotiation & Budget Control
- Software Proficiency
- Project Management & Planning
- Inventory & Material Management
- Clinical Supply Chain Management
- Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Interactive Response Technology (IRT) Systems
- Inventory management
- Project management
- IRT systems
- Vendor management
- Global supply chain
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Risk management
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supply chain management
- Relationship building
- Supply chain risk management
- Supply chain distribution
- Cost reduction strategies
- Purchasing oversight
Affiliations
- Several successful FDA audits in my career
- Successful DEA audit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Supply Chain Manager
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
06.2021 - 10.2025
Associate Project Manager
PPD, INC.
02.2013 - 12.2020
Business Administration -
Cape Fear Community College