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Senior Manager, Clinical Logistics - Cell Therapy

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Santa Monica, CA

Employer:  AstraZeneca
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Clinical Logistics will manage the set-up and process ownership of the clinical logistics program for cell therapy clinical trials. This includes the scheduling, coordination and tracking of patient materials through the vein-to-vein autologous cell therapy process. You will be based in Santa Monica, CA and report to the Sr Director, Supply Chain Logistics.

Responsibilities
  • Manage patient scheduling tool(s), guidelines/work instructions/procedures and dashboards for managing apheresis collection, manufacturing slot reservation, delivery of cell therapy products, chain of identity and chain of custody.
  • Identify communication plans, work instructions, and templates for regular communications with clinical operations, technical operations and clinical sites on patient status and tracking.
  • Create handling manuals and training materials for clinical sites on patient material shipping and cell product receipt. Develop training program for clinical sites and "train the trainer" model.
  • Support design and implementation of cell orchestration system user requirements. Set up logistics and supply chain processes to support international expansion of clinical trials.
  • Set up couriers, customs brokers, and shipping solutions and manage ongoing performance.
  • Develop processes for scheduling and slot management across clinical trials.
  • Participate in meetings to support launch of clinical trial.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to ensure thorough cell orchestration program.
  • Recommend process improvements.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, cooperation, inclusion, execution excellence to support a high-performing team.
  • Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
  • Plan schedules and activities to accomplish goals.
  • Can be a primary contact on projects or business processes.
  • Advanced data management and analytical software skills such as Excel (can perform complex functions), Tableau, or similar programs.

Education and Experience
  • 8+ years with BS/BA (6+ years with MS/MA or MBA) or equivalent and Clinical Logistics/Clinical Supply Chain experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Experience in cell therapy and cell therapy concepts such as chain of identity/custody, cold chain logistics, site scheduling and capacity slot reservations, cell therapy clinical trials execution.

#LI-Onsite

The annual base salary for this position ranges from 112,484 to 168,727. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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