Logistics Analyst, Patient Operations (Seal Beach, CA or Union City, GA)

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals•Seal Beach, CA

About The Position

Dendreon is making the battle against cancer personal. Founded on the belief that the immune system holds the key to the future of cancer care, Dendreon is committed to the delivery of treatments that harness the power of the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells. If you are looking to positively impact the lives of patients, we want you to join our team. Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, and with sizable locations in Union City (Greater Atlanta), Georgia and Seattle, Washington, as well as countrywide Commercial and Medical Science Liaisons teams, we have a diverse offering of exciting opportunities. Dendreon Patient Operations manages the creation of the production plan and execution of arm-to-arm activities, including but not limited to enrollment intake, production management, demand planning, logistics analysis, scheduling, and real-time product monitoring supporting a comprehensive Provenge supply chain. The Logistics Analyst supports logistics planning and execution to ensure daily production schedules align with the established capacity model within the execution horizon. This role supports the creation and optimization of transportation routes and logistics systems and works closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Scheduling, Dendreon Connect (DC), and cross-functional partners to support optimal manufacturing utilization, regulatory compliance, and patient commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
2-4 years of relevant logistics or production scheduling experience
Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in Dendreon Operations
Ability to work effectively with multiple databases and electronic systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-company environment with minimal direction and shifting priorities
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and complete documentation activities
Vision sufficient to use a computer, read written materials, and complete paperwork
Hearing sufficient to communicate by phone and in person
May be required to work alternate shifts
Position is performed in an office environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP / FDA-regulated industry preferred
Working knowledge of biologic material transport a plus

Responsibilities

Supports logistics planning and execution for time-sensitive, patient-specific treatments within a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring optimal plant utilization
Maintains working knowledge of treatment manufacturing, scheduling and transportation workflows, enabling informed tradeoff decisions that optimize plant utilization, mitigate operational risk, and align with Provider preferences and regulatory requirements
Resolve routine scheduling and transportation issues in accordance with established policies
Identify issues requiring escalation and provide supporting analysis
Monitors capacity and supports the communication and implementation of capacity adjustments
Manages transportation routes within Dendreon’s proprietary scheduling system; collaborates cross-functionally to ensure risks and costs align with established policies
Resolves day-to-day scheduling constraints and inquiries by identifying logistics-based solutions
Reconcile shipment data across multiple systems to ensure data accuracy and alignment
Produce standard reports and metrics related to logistics performance
Maintain working knowledge of logistics systems and tools
Participate in cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing, IT, Scheduling, DC, and external partners
Supports Dendreon’s growth by contributing to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives