Associate Director or Director

Who we are:

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. 

How we work:

• PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
• COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
• BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.

How you’ll contribute:

• Packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical supplies from study initiation through closeout
• Develop a clinical supply chain strategy, budget and forecast in coordination with CMC and Clinical functions
• Coordinate and manage distribution of clinical trial material to depots and sites for clinical studies
• Manage clinical packaging/distribution vendors, including negotiating contracts, reviewing batch documentation, designing and developing the distribution strategy
• Participate in the setup, testing and operation of interactive supply tracking systems (IRT).
• Represent the Supply Chain function on CMC and Clinical Study Teams and serve as the interface between the CMC and clinical teams to ensure smooth conduct of clinical studies.
• Coordinate import and export of materials to support clinical and non-clinical studies
• Materials management for GLP toxicology and clinical materials, including maintenance of inventory database and documentation related to material receipt, storage and distribution
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements

Skills and experience you’ll bring:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain/Operations or life sciences/health-related field.
• 10+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with managing contract organizations for clinical labeling, packaging and distribution
• Experience with clinical blinding practices and implementation of IRT systems
• Knowledge of global and regional regulations pertaining to labeling and packaging, cGMP requirements and good distribution practices
• Working knowledge of import and export requirements, including proficiency in document preparation and international shipping logistics
• Expertise to support, as needed, the investigation and resolution of complaints, product rejections, non-conformances, recalls, deviations, and trends from process performance
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple priorities

Skills and experience not an exact match?:

Go ahead and submit your resume (and a cover letter, if you’d like!).  If this role isn’t right for you, we can keep you in mind for future opportunities.

Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.