Manager, Manufacturing Materials Logistics - Cell Therapy
In AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy division, we follow the science to explore & innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying & even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. We have the potential to grow our pipeline & positively impact the lives of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference & have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data & technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. This role is part of the Operations team tasked with supporting Clinical/Commercial production across multiple sites.
We are looking for a Manager, Manufacturing Materials Logistics reporting directly to the Associate Director of Clinical Logistics. You will oversee the end-to-end logistics of critical manufacturing materials—including viral vectors, plasmids, cell banks & gene editing components—for cell therapy trials. You will also support financial forecasting, budgeting processes & metrics development. You will have a background in biopharma logistics, complemented by analytical skills to develop dashboards, track expenses & contribute to strategic planning. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is necessary for achieving departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics & Cold Chain Management (Primary Focus)
Oversee logistics & track high-value global shipments of clinical & commercial trial manufacturing materials (e.g., viral vectors, plasmids, cell banks).
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations (GxP, IATA, DOT, Customs).
Manage temperature-sensitive logistics, including risk assessments, contingency planning & deviation management.
Collaborate with internal & external manufacturing teams to guarantee accurate shipping documentation.
Identify & lead initiatives to enhance logistics workflows, reduce costs & ensure compliance.
Create & update SOPs related to shipping, documentation & analytics processes.
Support internal/external audits.
Vendor & Courier Management
Cultivate relationships with third-party logistics providers, raw material suppliers, specialty couriers & depots used for efficient transportation & storage.
Oversee lane mapping & courier performance while implementing contingency plans to mitigate potential delays.
Monitor key courier performance metrics, including temperature excursions & customs clearance efficiencies.
Financial Forecasting and Budgeting
Support annual budgeting & financial forecasting for global logistics operations.
Analyze & track logistics expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Provide regular reports on shipping costs, vendor performance & budget adherence.
Collaborate with manufacturing, clinical operations & finance to align logistics capacity with trial demand (S&OP & S&OE Support)
KPI Development & Data Visualization
Design & implement KPIs to measure logistics performance (on-time delivery, cost per shipment, temperature excursion rates).
Create dashboards & reports (PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI/Tableau) for senior leadership.
Additional Responsibilities
Help establish new manufacturing lanes related to cell therapy logistics of critical manufacturing materials.
Be a backup for clinical logistics specialists in overseeing vein-to-vein activities.
Lead cross-functional meetings to align objectives across departments.
Identify potential risks & recommend process improvements.
Education:
BS/BA or equivalent in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Business, or Data Analytics, with minimum 5 years of experience in Cell Therapy Logistics or Clinical Supply Chain within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Skills:
Certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma) are a plus.
Background in cold chain logistics, 3PL management, clinical and commercial logistics, and cell & gene therapies.
Proficiency in SAP/Oracle, Power BI/Tableau, Smartsheet, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros).
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and present complex information.
Stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with finance, clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $92,582 - $138,873. 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. 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.
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