Senior Director, Supply Chain

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, life science, engineering, or related field required
• 15+ years of experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/biopharma industry (operations, supply chain, manufacturing, ERP, digital/data technologies, or quality) with 10 years of Supply Chain support
• 5+ years of leadership experience with 5+ years of experience supporting ERP systems
• Cell/Gene Therapy or CDMO experience preferred
• Ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment
• 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
• History of developing and building cohesive, high performing teams with a strong sense of mission, providing training and mentoring to build sufficient management depth throughout the organization and ensure strong succession planning
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build strong working relationships at all levels within the organization
• Experience with Operational Excellence and/or Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated and passionate about advancing the field of cell therapy
• Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset

Additional Information

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Director, Supply Chain reporting to our VP of Operations who will lead and oversee the buildout of our Supply Chain organization. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Supply Chain Management strategy and business processes that will allow the organization to scale effectively and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders and customers. This individual will oversee patient supply and material planning, materials management, inventory control, product tracking (chain of identity and chain of custody), import/export permits, shipping/receiving, and cold chain logistics of personalized cell therapies throughout our manufacturing network. This individual will also be responsible for interpreting and analyzing demand and usage requirements of various operating supplies, general and critical raw materials, components, equipment, and maintenance supplies. This is a multidisciplinary role and requires proven leadership to drive effective communication, coordination, and collaboration across relevant cross functional groups at all levels of the organization, including Manufacturing, Quality, MS&T, QC, Process/Analytical Development, Training, Engineering/Facilities, HS&E, Finance, IT, and Commercial Sales. The successful candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows. This is Cellares Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company's Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares' Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing. Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.

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