CMC Inventory Centralization Intern

Disc Medicine•Massachusetts - Hybrid, MA

12d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires. We are seeking a highly organized intern for a 6–8-week project to design and implement a centralized inventory tracking system across: Cell Line Development (cell banks, intermediates) Drug Substance (DS) Drug Product (DP) Clinical trial materials This role will focus on improving visibility, traceability, and data consistency across material types that are currently tracked in multiple systems or formats. Primary Project Objective Build a centralized, structured inventory tracker (e.g., Excel or compatible system) that integrates DS, DP, cell line, and clinical inventory into a single source of truth.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic data analysis)
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Collect and review existing inventory datasets (spreadsheets, systems, logs)
Map material categories, attributes, and identifiers across: Cell banks and development materials, DS and DP batches, Clinical supplies
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and duplicate records
Design and build a centralized inventory tracker, including: Standardized fields (material ID, lot/batch, location, status, expiry, owner), Clear categorization across DS, DP, cell line, and clinical materials, Version control and data integrity structure
Ensure usability by cross-functional stakeholders
Populate tracker with validated inventory data
Perform reconciliation between source data and compiled tracker
Highlight discrepancies and risks (e.g., missing data, expired materials)
Document tracker structure and definitions
Propose a standard process for ongoing inventory updates
Recommend improvements for long-term scalability
Export data from different modules of a planning tool (N-Side Lighthouse) into Excel to create charts that present overlapping data sets.