Logistics & Planning Associate II

Iovance Biotherapeutics•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics and Planning Associate II coordinates supply planning and logistics activities across multiple clinical studies in support of Iovance Biotherapeutics’ goals and objectives. The position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supports clinical-trial and future commercial requirements, including scheduling, logistics, chain of custody and identification, real-time tracking, and contract manufacturing organization (CMO) capacity management. The role works across Clinical, Manufacturing, Clinical Operations, CMOs, logistics couriers, and other teams to support production plans and patient schedules, improve product transport and on-time delivery, and align supply plans with program milestones. It also prepares and presents reports and recommendations to leaders across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
2–4 years of experience in a related supply chain, planning, or logistics role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presentation and influencing skills.
Ability to work with multiple databases and electronic systems.
Ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced small-company environment and adjust workload as priorities change.
Ability to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information and advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
Business acumen and ability to think strategically and analytically, including financial analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to balance multiple priorities while delivering timely, high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning for time-critical and temperature-sensitive products.
Experience with Oracle/ERP systems, courier portals, and material-ordering portals.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing scheduling software for clinical trials and future commercial requirements, covering collection through infusion, logistics, chain of custody and identification, real-time scheduling and tracking, and CMO capacity management.
Work with Clinical, Manufacturing, and CMOs to develop logistics support for production plans and patient schedules.
Support Clinical Operations with onboarding new sites.
Implement performance measures to improve product transport and on-time delivery while minimizing cost.
Manage logistics courier sourcing, onboarding, performance, and relationships.
Collaborate with individuals and organizations in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
Participate in Product/Study Teams to align demand and supply plans with program milestones and activities.
Prepare, review, and present assigned data, reports, and presentations.
Interface with all organizational levels, including senior management.
Deliver presentations and recommendations to Senior Tech Ops, Clinical, and Commercial leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.