Manager, Materials Management
About The Position
ElevateBio is seeking a Manager, Materials Management to lead and oversee end-to-end materials operations at their manufacturing facility. This highly visible and strategic role is accountable for ensuring compliant, timely, and efficient handling of raw materials, patient-derived materials, manufacturing intermediates, drug substance, and drug product. The Manager will own and direct material receipts, storage, issuance, and final pack-out while also overseeing inventory control, warehouse systems, and third-party logistics. This leader will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Facilities, serving as a key interface for operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in support of ElevateBio’s manufacturing network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree with at least 4 years of related experience, OR PhD with at least 2 years of experience.
- People management or leadership experience
- Expertise in SAP or similar ERP inventory systems
- Proficiency in quality and validation systems such as Veeva, Kneat, and BM-RAM
- Strong understanding of GMP regulations, chain of custody principles, and materials flow in clinical and commercial manufacturing environments
- Experience working with 3PL providers and managing shipping/receiving of high-value materials
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations for materials handling including receiving, inventory control, kitting, and material issuance to manufacturing
- Oversee GMP pack-out and shipping of drug substance and drug product, ensuring chain of custody and documentation compliance
- Manage the cycle count program and drive inventory accuracy for both inventoried and non-inventoried materials
- Develop and maintain user requirements and business cases for warehouse equipment, infrastructure, and systems
- Serve as a people leader, coaching and developing a team of materials specialists and leads, ensuring flexibility, performance, and GMP compliance
- Act as the key contact for third-party logistics (3PL) providers, managing service levels, documentation, scheduling, and cost control
- Support budgeting for materials operations and approve invoices related to shipping, compressed gases, 3PL services, etc.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects that improve inventory control, reduce waste, or optimize operational workflows
- Execute, manage, and approve quality records in Veeva for SOP creation/revisions, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
- Own materials management validation activities within Kneat, including protocol execution and approval of validation documentation
- Champion best practices for controlled material flow, gowning materials, and operational support inventory across cleanroom areas
- Lead cross-functional investigations and improvements related to material movement, storage conditions, and supply support for clinical manufacturing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
