Elias Brugger

Global Clinical Materials Manager at Roche

Basel, Switzerland

About

I am a Clinical Supply Chain professional with strong end-to-end experience supporting global Phase 1–3 studies across biotech and large pharmaceutical environments. My focus is ensuring uninterrupted IMP availability through robust forecasting, material planning, and close oversight of development, packaging, and distribution activities. In my roles at Roche and Novartis, I have managed complex global supply chains involving investigational products, comparators, and packaging materials—driving operational excellence with a hands-on understanding of GMP, cross-functional alignment, and digital system fluency (SAP P99/CLARA/S4H, IRT/RTSM). I collaborate effectively with CMC, QA, Clinical, Vendors, and CDMOs to de-risk supply constraints and keep clinical programs inspection-ready. I bring a solution-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and a track record of improving transparency and processes—whether through supplier performance management, leadership in digital transformation initiatives, or designing standardized collaboration tools for clinical supply teams. I thrive in environments where scientific rigor meets operational execution and enjoy contributing to organizations advancing innovative therapies to patients.

Experience

  • Global Clinical Materials Manager at Roche
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Clinical Trial Supply Manager at Novartis
    Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos