Senior Supply Chain Logistics Associate

CARGO is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Logistics Associate within the Technical Operations Organization. This is a key role within the CARGO Supply Chain organization focused on end-to-end CAR-T cell orchestration logistics, chain of custody and chain of identity, and support of third-party supply chain vendors. We seek a highly motivated individual who can manage all aspects of scheduling logistics. This role collaborates with several cross functional stakeholders, including Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, MSAT, External Manufacturing, and our CDMO network. This role is a part of the Supply Chain organization and reports to the Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Clinical Logistics.

The role is suitable for a Remote arrangement. Strong preference for a Northeast-based candidate.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

Key responsibilities of this role will broadly include the following elements:

• Track key logistics metrics and identify areas of improvements
• Act as a Technical Operations point of contact to clinical scheduling and logistics team and external manufacturing to ensure clinical supply needs are met for each patient
• This role may require travel up to 15-25% of the time to support CDMO activities
• Support logistics-related manufacturing activities, including lot matching of critical reagents and compiling of reagent information like storage conditions and CoAs
• Develop and manage scheduling plans for manufacturing, apheresis receipts, and DP (Drug Product) shipments
• Manage the coordination, shipping, receiving, transfer, and logistics of raw materials, samples, product, and supplies across CARGO’s network of sites, including GMP Storage vendors, Contract and Development Manufacturing Organizations, and Clinical Sites
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of critical healthy donor and patient materials generated at CDMOs
• Liaise with and resolve shipping issues with white glove logistics couriers related to delays or damage in a timely fashion to ensure on time delivery of clinical trial material
• Work with Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity Digital Platform vendor to manage clinical shipping logistics; report/resolve any shipment excursions in collaboration with Quality Assurance
• Engage with Clinical Operations teams to manage receipt of incoming materials and initiate manufacturing activities
• Manage network shipment trackers and manufacturing slot trackers

THE RIGHT STUFF: Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with cell therapy logistics, particularly Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity systems (paper-based and e-systems), is highly desirable
• Ability to work and communicate effectively under time sensitive situations
• Experience with temperature-controlled shipments and white glove courier logistics and e-systems is highly desirable
• 5 years of pharmaceutical experience; supply chain or operations experience
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot logistics issues and communicate effectively in a timely manner
• Development of collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills to work effectively with internal cross-functional groups and external suppliers to meet the aggressive clinical study timeline and patient needs
• Ability and willingness to roll up the sleeves and be hands-on
• Knowledge of basic GMPs and regulatory requirements applicable to cell and gene therapy
• Highly proficient using Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of MS Teams and Smartsheet is a plus
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• Degree in science or engineering, or related field
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working external CDMO relationships as well as working in internal manufacturing operations is highly desirable
• Knowledge of global clinical studies, from Phase 1 to Late Phase

PAY RANGE

The combined pay range for this role is $100,000 - $137,000. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.

ABOUT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

CARGO Therapeutics is engineering best-in-class CAR T-cell therapy to overcome resistance to cancer treatment and address barriers to access so that more patients may benefit from potentially curative therapies. CARGO is on a mission to outsmart cancer by advancing a new generation of best-in-class chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. Despite advances made by commercially available autologous CARs, these treatments are curative for fewer than half of all cancer patients. In addition, far too many patients are unable to access these potentially curative therapies due to other challenges, including manufacturing, supply constraints, slow turnaround time and reimbursement hurdles. The team at CARGO is intensely focused on pursuing novel solutions to achieve better cancer treatment outcomes and experiences.

Our founders are pioneers and world experts in CAR T-cell therapy, and we have built a team with experience and success developing, manufacturing, launching and commercializing oncology and cell therapy products. CARGO Therapeutics colleagues share a passion to help others thrive. We are tenacious in the relentless pursuit of our mission, and we innovate to change the game for the patients we serve.

Join us to help make a difference!

EEO & EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We provide equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification required of applicable law.

CARGO Therapeutics requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at CARGO Therapeutics, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a CARGO Therapeutics site or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.