Full-Time

Logistics Program Manager

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Orca Bio

Orca Bio

51-200 employees

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150kAnnually

Senior

Sacramento, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Sacramento, CA.

Category
Project Management
Operations & Logistics
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required. B.S. in biology, life sciences, logistics or a related field is a plus
  • 5+ years experience in logistics management, business process optimization, or other related fields
  • Experience in logistics coordination, preferably in healthcare or biomedical field
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to the transportation of biological materials is preferred
  • Proficiency in using logistics management software or systems
  • Prior experience in handling cell samples or biological materials is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Schedule medical couriers to retrieve donor materials and transport those materials to Orca manufacturing sites in Sacramento
  • Schedule medical couriers to retrieve temperature controlled drug products from Orca’s Sacramento manufacturing sites and deliver to recipient transplant center locations
  • Manage flight and travel itineraries and communicate with couriers, airlines, and travel providers
  • Monitor shipment statuses to address any issues and minimize impact to internal and external parties
  • Communicate expected changes urgently and professionally to all affected parties
  • Ensure documentation and preparations required for pickups and deliveries are in place
  • Ensure post-run close out documentation is delivered in a timely manner to the QA department
  • Manage Orca’s medical courier program by issuing courier transport runs and assigning activities based on competency and training compliance
  • Serve on-call during courier transports to respond to non-routine issues
  • Oversee courier invoicing and performance monitoring
  • Develop training materials and tracking courier training compliance
Desired Qualifications
  • Highly detail oriented with special attention to quality, compliance and safety
  • Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously; able to prioritize
  • Demonstrates strong work ethic, curiosity to learn and contribute in a fast-paced collaborative environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner, independently and part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment while following SOPs
  • Highly tolerant and respectful of all team members
  • A sense of humor is always appreciated
  • Strong problem-solving skills with desire to improve upon established processes
  • Ability to work off shift hours, as needed, to support issues and tracking of transportation needs, transport of cells may occur early in the morning or late in the evening.

Orca Bio operates in the biotechnology field, specifically focusing on cell therapies that utilize the body's own cells to treat diseases. The company works to enhance these therapies, aiming to make them safer and more effective for patients. Orca Bio's products are primarily used by healthcare providers who administer these therapies to patients as part of their treatment plans. Unlike many competitors, Orca Bio emphasizes a strong team culture and values communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed about the company's progress and developments. The goal of Orca Bio is to improve patient outcomes through advanced cell therapies, addressing conditions that currently have limited treatment options.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$186.8M

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Orca-T demonstrated 87% relapse-free survival in a Phase 1b/2 trial.
  • FDA's expedited approval pathways could accelerate Orca Bio's market entry.
  • Advancements in gene editing enhance the efficacy of Orca Bio's cell therapies.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from BlueRock Therapeutics in stem cell therapies.
  • Aspen Neuroscience's advancements in personalized stem cell therapies pose a threat.
  • Competitors' focus on iPSC-derived therapies may overshadow Orca Bio's offerings.

What makes Orca Bio unique

  • Orca Bio focuses on high-precision cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
  • Their lead product, Orca-T, shows promising relapse-free survival rates in clinical trials.
  • Orca Bio's therapies aim to replace diseased blood and immune systems with healthy ones.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave