Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning

CARGO is hiring a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Planning within the Technical Operations organization. This is a key role within the CARGO Supply Chain organization focused on Sales & Operations Planning, materials planning and management, capacity management, process writing, and demand and supply planning. We are seeking a highly-motivated individual who can manage all aspects of capacity and supply assessment, and planning of materials and supply for both internal development and external manufacturing operations. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure timely infrastructure establishment and identification of tools to support efficiency. The role is a part of the Supply Chain organization and reports to the Head of Supply Chain.

The role is based in San Carlos, CA.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

• Support the maturity of processes, procedures, and reporting for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and metrics

• Perform and support various supply scenario analyses and assessments to validate business requirements and supply capabilities based on forecasted demand

• Proactive identification and management of supply risks associated with meeting inventory targets and development of contingency plans around risks as needed

• Manage end-to-end Material Supply and Demand Planning processes; lead GMP Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) activities

• Create and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to supply and demand

• Ensure continuity of supply that fulfills the projected demand across all types of activities within Tech Ops

• Work with raw material vendors and support supply agreements

• Create risk mitigation plans for key raw materials

• Establish packaging/labeling for drug products and any key raw materials, as needed

• Develop production plans for manufacturing, apheresis/PBMC Receipts, and DP (Drug Product)

• Support identification and deployment of phase-appropriate supply chain systems and digital tools as the company portfolio evolves

• Manage bill of materials including procurement and inventory/data management

THE RIGHT STUFF: Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management, or related field

• 8+ years of life sciences industry experience in a Supply Chain role

• 2 years of cell therapy experience

• Demonstrated experience in establishing supply chain strategies and workflows for autologous or allogeneic cell therapies including, but not limited to, materials management, labeling for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) drug product, cold chain management, and demand and supply planning

• Experience with GMP requirements and interfacing with QA (Quality Assurance), Clinical Operations, external collaborators, and outsourced testing laboratories highly desired

• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• APICS certification

• Strong problem-solving skills for developing creative, innovative solutions, and meeting project objectives are required

• Highly organized and capable of leading/pursuing multiple projects independently

• Independently motivated, excel at driving execution, detail-oriented with a creative approach to problem solving, and adept at working in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams; experience working in a small biotech/start up environment is a plus

PAY RANGE

The combined pay range for this role is $141,000 - $194,000. 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, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company positioned to advance next generation, potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients. CARGO's programs, platform technologies, and manufacturing strategy are designed to directly address the limitations of approved cell therapies, including limited durability of effect, safety concerns and unreliable supply. CARGO is currently evaluating its lead program, CRG-022, an autologous CD22 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy candidate, in a potentially pivotal Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) whose disease relapsed or was refractory (R/R) to CD19 CAR T-cell therapy. CARGO also plans to evaluate CRG-022 in patients at earlier stages of disease, including LBCL and other hematologic malignancies. Beyond its lead program, CARGO is leveraging its proprietary cell engineering platform technologies to develop a pipeline of programs that incorporate multiple transgene therapeutic "cargo" designed to enhance CAR T-cell persistence and trafficking to tumor lesions, as well as to help safeguard against tumor resistance and T-cell exhaustion. CARGO's founders are pioneers and world-class experts in CAR T-cell therapy, and its team has significant experience and success developing, manufacturing, launching and commercializing oncology and cell therapy products. For more information, please visit the CARGO Therapeutics website at https://cargo-tx.com/.

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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.