Senior Manager, Supply Chain - Somerville, United States - Tessera Therapeutics, Inc.

Description

Position Summary

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We are seeking a dynamic Manager of Supply Chain to join our collaborative Supply Chain group at Tessera Therapeutics.

This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain will offer an exciting opportunity to help build Tessera's clinical supply chain and external manufacturing networks.

We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable multitasking and working independently on various aspects of the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Support establishment of phase appropriate clinical supply chain capabilities involving:

Supply Chain Planning & Strategy

Transportation Management

Traceability, Artwork, and Labeling

Supply Chain Systems (ERP, Analytics, & Reporting)

Work collaboratively with CMC, Manufacturing, Quality and other key stakeholders to help forecast critical non-GMP and GMP supplies in support of Tessera's portfolio needs

Develop and maintain supply planning and inventory tracking models for pre-clinical and clinical demands including critical raw/starting materials, drug substances, drug products, and finished materials

Responsible for inventory and order management of critical raw/starting materials supporting Process Development and Manufacturing teams

Support identification and contracting with critical GMP supply chain and CMO partners

Provide project management support to cross-functional teams responsible for ensuring successful project execution with CMO partners

Collaborate with QA and other stakeholders to establish phase appropriate Supply Chain Policies and SOPs in accordance with cGMP, GDP, GCP, and ICH guidelines

Provide support in supply chain and external manufacturing budgeting

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 8+ years' experience (Master's Degree with 6+ years' experience) in a Clinical Supply Chain or CMC role in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech environment

General experience with supply chain processes, methodologies, and technologies

Experience with business process mapping, improvement, and implementation

Knowledge and experience working

in accordance with cGMP, GDP, GCP, and ICH guidelines

Experience leading and managing cross-functional projects and processes

Experience engaging with external suppliers and partners

Experience working with QMS and ERP systems

Advanced proficiency with standard office software (Excel, PPT, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in set-up and management of supply chain and study drug logistics in global clinical trials

Experience engaging with external partners on complex projects

Experience working in a gene therapy supply chain role

APICS certification or equivalent

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