Associate Director, Inventory Controls and Logistics

Abeona Therapeutics•Cleveland, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Abeona Therapeutics as an Associate Director, Inventory Controls and Logistics and be a part of a mission-driven organization devoted to putting patients first. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our cutting-edge health care solutions meet the highest quality standards. Collaborate with talented individuals dedicated to transforming lives through innovative therapies. Work onsite Monday to Friday (some late or weekend work may be required) during first shift (start and end times may vary) and contribute to impactful products that change people's lives. With a competitive salary of $130,000 to $150,000 per year (this range includes base salary and anticipated annual bonus), this position not only offers financial rewards, but also the opportunity to build your career in a supportive, collaborative, and values-focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's (BA) degree or combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 8 years of work experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology / medical device Supply Chain functions.
Intermediate to advanced level in MS Office.
Ability to learn reporting tools.
Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with members of management team and staff.
Must have good writing skills.
Must have good time management skills and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently or within a team.
Able to prioritize the workload to ensure delivery against tight deadlines.
Previous or current people management experience.
Understands the importance of quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Evidence of increases in responsibility in both people and systems management in the shipping and receiving inventory, and logistics space.
Able to effectively balance multiple workstreams while also having strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of GMP operations.
Experience with transportation and storage of biomaterials.
Ability to smoothly adjust to shifting priorities while managing internal communications and vendor relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience specifically in dealing with autologous therapy products involving hand-carry teams.
Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide supervisory oversight on all activities and responsibilities pertaining to shipping and receiving activities to include biopsy starting material, storage of all controlled inventory for GMP operations, in-house or 3rd party transportation activities assigned to Abeona Therapy Product delivery to assigned Qualified Treatment Centers (QTC).
Responsible for all Inventory and Logistics personnel hiring to increase operational readiness within a commercial environment.
Ensure all materials are stored in accordance with the appropriate regulations and maintains an "audit-ready" appearance.
Ensure all department training programs are accurate and that all personnel are trained, on-time, in accordance with company policies.
Ensure all departmental supervisors are provided with the proper delegation of tasks and assignments throughout all shifts to ensure efficient daily operations.
Responsible for fostering relationships with approved third-party logistics couriers that may be involved in transporting Abeona Therapeutics Therapy Product, including; MSA establishment, pricing and invoice review and approval, training, auditing, quarterly business reviews, planned contingency routes for each schedule patient, and other business concerns as needed.
Oversee Biopsy kit production to ensure all kit materials are on hand and available for production and that all kits are successfully delivered to the appropriate QTC's.
Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations to increase operational efficiencies within the Inventory and Logistics purview.
Provide leadership with Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as assigned by direct Management to support quarterly management and annual product reviews.
Responsible for the continual assessment and implementation of all standing operating procedures for; Inventory Control, Transportation of Therapy Product(s), Sales Inventory and Operations Planning, Biopsy & Biopsy Kit Production and Scheduling.
Other duties or projects assigned by management.