Full-Time
Senior Manager
Logistics
Updated on 5/17/2024
Automated cell therapy manufacturing platform
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Senior
Bridgewater Township, NJ, USA
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management or related fields
- A minimum of 8 years of experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/biopharma industry concentrated within Logistics, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
- A minimum of 5 years leadership experience
- Cell/Gene Therapy or CDMO experience is required
- Experience with 3PL Logistics and Warehousing is required
- Understanding of cryopreservation and shipping/handling of cryopreserved patient material/Apheresis is required
- Proficiency in Chain of Identity (CoI) and Chain of Custody (CoC) E2E management
- Proficiency in ERP systems/WMS Applications and analytics tools in a plus
- Advanced knowledge of cGMP/GDP/Pharmaceutical regulations
- Advanced knowledge of Quality and Compliance systems
- Advanced knowledge of OSHA, DEA, USP and other applicable regulations
- Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Self-motivated and passionate about advancing the field of cell therapy
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
Responsibilities
- Lead day to day support of clinical and/or commercial supply operations for autologous and allogeneic cell therapies, including scheduling, tracking, and managing clinical product logistics and performing quality checks across the supply chain to ensure compliance
- Act as a first line resource to manage the interface between functions pertaining to supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues for clinical and commercial products
- Generate and maintain a clinical and/or commercial supply plan to drive manufacturing, labeling, and forecasting logistic supply activities across internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with manufacturing sites, client sites, and 3rd party storage/distribution vendors and other internal stakeholders to ensure on time shipment and delivery of drug product
- Work closely with Clinical and Commercial Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, along with other service providers to ensure seamless operation of clinical trials and commercial supply and address any challenges
- Review upcoming inbound patient material and outbound drug product to ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process, attend weekly and daily huddles to ensure alignment with all functions of the supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and warehouse operations
- Participate/lead investigations into exceptions in labeling, storage, and logistics activities in close collaboration with Quality
- Identify issues and/or risks within logistics in meeting clinical and/or commercial supply requirements and suggest solutions to meet timelines
- Responsible for chain of identity and chain of custody between clinical and/or commercial and manufacturing sites
- Develop and maintain materials for Cellares sites to ensure effective product handling (e.g., manuals, visual work instructions, information sheets, checklists, and other documents)
- Consistently perform duties within established SOPs, and in accordance with GXP requirements
- Provide support to the Senior Director of Supply Chain with ad-hoc tasks as required
Cellares specializes in advanced cell therapy manufacturing with its proprietary Cell Shuttle platform. This platform exemplifies industry leadership by integrating state-of-the-art automation and software solutions, significantly reducing process failure rates and costs. Working at this company provides the unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving innovations while being part of a culturally rich environment that collaborates with top-tier academic and industry partners worldwide.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$373M
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
Growth & Insights
Headcount