Senior Manager, Materials Management

ElevateBio is a technology-driven cell and gene therapy company, accelerating access to the cutting-edge technologies and expertise to change the future of medicine. Our integrated technologies model offers turnkey scale and biotechnological capabilities to power genetic medicines processes, programs, and companies to their full potential.

The Role:

ElevateBio is looking for an outstanding candidate for a critical position to serve as a leader in our Supply Chain Organization in support of our growing client portfolio for genomic medicines. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end support of GMP materials management and logistics of autologous/allogenic cell therapies, viral vectors, mRNA, other modalities, and technology platforms. You'll work to support the Supply Chain requirements of direct tech transfers from our partners and our Process Development team including bringing programs from demonstration runs through successful engineering runs and aseptic process simulation. This position will support the startup and transition to routine operations of Supply Chain and Warehouse operations at the BaseCamp Pittsburgh manufacturing facility that is currently under construction by providing leadership in the development and implementation of operational procedures. Candidates should have extensive experience with materials management and logistics, preferably in a GMP setting. This position may lead and/or build a small team of direct report(s).

Here's What You'll Do:

• Support the development and implementation of business processes for the sites warehouse that meets short to midterm (1-3 years) operational planning requirements for materials management and logistics.
• Help write, develop, train, and implement department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) utilizing the Quality System.
• Receive, inspect and prioritize the distribution of incoming raw materials, lab supplies, and office supplies within SAP following established procedures.
• Label and record quantities received for all GMP materials.
• Deliver packages/goods to the appropriate storage locations or departments.
• Process material requests and document all material transfers within SAP following established procedures.
• Package outbound materials/goods following established procedures and ensure shipping documents are accurate and ready for courier pickup.
• Perform physical inventory checks and work with Manager and/or Team to reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain an orderly and clean warehouse and support procurement, scheduling, and logistics functions as needed
• Provide reliable, efficient, and compliant warehousing operations for the receipt, sampling, safe storage, on-site transfer, off-site transfer and disposal of materials, trash, and hazardous waste.
• Utilize the Quality System to perform deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPA.
• Utilize the Asset Management System as required for maintenance of areas and equipment.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain KPI's/metrics and reports to identify current state of Materials Management and Logistics and drive the implementation of transition plans to achieve the desired state.
• Evaluate current and potential storage conditions and maintain general housekeeping to meet corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee the inventory management process of daily cycle counts, full physical inventory, posting, tolerances, variances, and investigate significant variances using root cause analysis (RCA) tools, and develop corrective action preventative action plans (CAPA's).
• Drive lean manufacturing efforts, process improvements, regulatory compliance & quality improvement projects, cost reduction efforts, capacity planning, organizational development and supply chain initiatives
• Perform additional duties/tasks identified by management.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years experience in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, or GMP environment supporting complex products. Experience in autologous gene or cell therapy a plus.
• High school diploma or associate's degree (Bachelors not required).
• Strong proficiency with an ERP system required (SAP Preferred).
• Experience in warehousing/materials management and logistics. (GMP Preferred)
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to proactively adapt to rapid changes in business priorities and foster teamwork among employees to maintain high quality standards
• Ability to learn and master complicated concepts quickly and comfortably.

Why Join ElevateBio?

ElevateBio is a technology-driven company built to power transformative genetic medicines today and for many decades to come. The Company commercializes its enabling technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and industry-leading expertise through partnerships to accelerate development across a breadth of therapeutic approaches and modalities. The ElevateBio ecosystem combines multiple R&D technology platforms - including Life Edit, a next-generation, full-spectrum gene editing platform; comprehensive cell engineering technologies; and an expanded viral and non-viral therapeutic delivery platform - with BaseCamp®, its end-to-end genetic medicine cGMP manufacturing and process development business, to accelerate the discovery and development of advanced therapeutics.

We aim to be the dominant engine inside the world's greatest scientific advancements harnessing human cells and genes to alter disease.

Our Mission:
To power the creation of life-transforming cell and gene therapies, at a speed the world deserves.

Our Vision:
We seek to be the world's most indispensable cell and gene therapy technology company, redefining how companies operate, how products are created and how disease is treated.

ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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