Manager Supply Chain Shipping and Logistics
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Description
Job Title:
Manager Supply Chain Shipping and Logistics
Location:
San Diego CA / Hybrid / Remote
Position type:
FLSA:
Full time
Exempt
Department:
Finance ID:
Technical Development & Operations
7625Q22432
Profoundly Improve Peoples lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics
At Avidity Biosciences we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving peoples lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed solutionoriented thinker join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated collaborative agile and focused on the needs of patients.
Avidity Biosciences Inc.s mission is to profoundly improve peoples lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform Avidity demonstrated the firstever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1 Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered inSan Diego CA.For more information about our AOC platform clinical development pipeline and people please visitand engage with us onLinkedInandTwitter.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Manager Supply Chain Shipping and Logistics who is experienced highly energetic and committed to helping develop and execute Aviditys supply strategy across all clinical programs and supporting the commercial strategies. The Manager Logistics is responsible for overseeing critical logistics functions and projects including the Shipping Validation Compliance TIB (Temporary Importation under Bond vendor management shipping warehouse management and crossfunctional communication across Aviditys network. This role demands a detailedoriented professional skilled in the logistics projects crossfunctional leadership and a strong financial acumen. A strong knowledge of cGMP logistics and distribution experience working with temperaturecontrolled (cold chain logistics manufacturing and distribution operations and knowledge of cGMP and FDA/EMA guidelines is required. This position will work crossfunctionally with CMC legal finance regulatory affairs quality assurance quality control and IT.
What You Will Contribute
- Shipping Validation
- Act as the primary Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) for shipping validation including shipping qualification and distribution challenge testing (simulated testing)
- Develop and optimize packaging solutions to enhance product integrity during transit
- Collect analyze and evaluate validation data to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Conduct detailed reviews and approvals of validation protocols
- Prioritize validation activities to ensure alignment with businesscritical timelines and operational efficiency
- Develop and manage longterm shipping validation plans
- Provide strong leadership to crossfunctional teams to drive validation processes effectively ensuring clear communication accountability and alignment amount team members
- Ensure crossfunctional alignment with QA Regulatory Affairs Quality Control (QC) PM and external partners during validation processes
- Manage external consultants and vendors supporting shipping validation activities
- Compliance Customs and Government Agency alignment
- Manage and oversee the completion of TIB closures ensuring adherence to submission deadlines
- Collaborate with CMOs external consultants customs attorney and relevant internal teams to ensure accurate TIB documentation of material consumption and timely submission of appropriate documents
- Work closely with external consultants on the current importation prototype revision
- Ensure thorough understanding and adherence to VAT and US Customs and tariff requirements
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and trade laws
- Financial Management and alignment
- Oversee logistics budget development ensure accurate shipping forecast and adhere to the insurance requirements
- Collaborate closely with finance team to maintain financial alignment
- Shipping
- Oversee and execute shipments between CMOs and ensure that the quantity and quality are consistentwith the shipment plan
- Ensure that all the endtoend transportation (pickup to delivery) is coordinated documented and tracked in accordance with the companys shippingprocess (SOP)
- Resolve issues related to shipping customs clearance and delivery
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on the status of shipments and delivery schedules
- Collaborate with internal teams including CMC Supply Chain and Project Management to ensure that shipments arealigned with production and inventory schedules
- Responsible creating and maintaining all shipping documents and records
- Storage and Warehouse Management
- Create receiving documents for the thirdparty storage warehouse(s) in the timely manner
- Coordinate the receiving and shipping process with thirdparty storage warehouse(s)
- Manage and track monthly inventory and reconcile as necessary
- Others
- Lead and manage logisticsrelated projects
- Analyze cost data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Coordinate communication with vendors and the internal finance team handle any billing issues and disputes andmaintain good working relationships
What We Seek
- Bachelors degree in supply chain pharmaceutical sciences engineering or related field required; Advanced Degree preferred
- 2 4 years of industry experience within Logistics in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry
- Experience in managing shipping validation including shipping qualification and distribution challenge testing
- Familiarity with international VAT US tariff VAT regulations impacting logistics operations
- Demonstrated experience in managing shipping forecast budget and insurance
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively lead and manage crossfunctional teams
- Experience in temperaturecontrolled (cold chain) logistics
- Experience working with thirdparty CMOs manufacturing storage warehouse and freight forwarders/customs brokers
- Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint at a minimum.
- Knowledge of Smartsheet Microsoft Visio
- Experience with ERP systems
- Highly proactive and organized with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate constructive and expedient problemsolving.
- Demonstrated excellent communication (oral and written) teamwork organizational interpersonal and problemsolving skills
- Ability to travel as needed
What We Will Provide to You:
- The base salary range for this role is $128000 $142000. The final compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience skillset internal equity and market factors.
- Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits including the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses stock options RSUs and a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical dental vision and LTD and four weeks of time off.
- A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees opportunities for jobspecific training offered by industry and an education reimbursement program.
Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego CA
92121
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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