Manager, Supply Chain Shipping & Logistics at Avidity Biosciences

Job Title:

Manager, Supply Chain Shipping & Logistics

Location:

San Diego, CA / Hybrid / Remote

Position type:

FLSA:

Full time

Exempt

Department:

Finance ID:

Technical Development & Operations

7625-2024-21-N

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s 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, solution-oriented 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 people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever 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 in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Logistics who is experienced, highly energetic, and committed to helping develop and execute Avidity’s supply strategy across all clinical programs and supporting the commercial strategies. The individual will be responsible for shipping documentation, shipping execution, compliance, storage & warehouse management, vendor management, and cross-functional communication across Avidity’s network.  A strong knowledge of cGMP logistics and distribution, experience working with temperature-controlled (cold chain logistics, manufacturing and distribution operations, and knowledge of cGMP and FDA/EMA guidelines is required. As needed, this position will work cross-functionally with CMC, legal, finance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and IT.

What You Will Contribute

• Shipping Execution
  • Responsible for executing shipments between CMOs and ensure that the quantity and quality are consistent with the shipment plan
  • Ensure that all the end-to-end transportation (pick-up to delivery) is coordinated, documented, and tracked in accordance with the company's shipping process (SOP)
  • Manage and coordinate freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
  • 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 are aligned with production and inventory schedules

• Shipping documentation
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining all shipping documents and records
    • Manage and maintain CMO’s documentation requirements, such as Shipping agreements and memos
    • Identify and resolve shipping-related issues, including inaccurate or missing records, damaged goods, and customs clearance delays

• Compliance, Customs, and Government Agency alignment
  • Follow up customs clearance and maintain the routine transaction data
  • Ensure compliance with customs regulations and trade laws

• Storage and Warehouse Management
  • Create receiving documents for the third-party storage warehouse(s) in the timely manner
  • Coordinate the receiving and shipping process with third-party storage warehouse(s)
  • Manage and track monthly inventory and reconcile as necessary

• Others
  • Lead and manage logistics-related projects
  • Review and track all costs related to Logistic against the budget
  • 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, and maintain good working relationships

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or related field required; Advanced Degree preferred
• 3 + years of industry experience within Logistics in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry
• Experience in temperature-controlled (cold chain) logistics
• Experience working with third-party 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
• Knowledge of shipping qualification and validation is a plus
• Highly proactive and organized with attention to detail
• Proven track record of effective collaboration with external providers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate constructive and expedient problem-solving.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (oral and written), teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

• The base salary range for this role is $141,300 - $156,200. 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 job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.

Avidity Biosciences

10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125

San Diego, CA

92121

O: 858-401-7900

F: 858-401-7901