Warehouse Coordinator - Neogene Therapeutics
Santa Monica, CA
About the Job
At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Coordinator will be responsible for warehouse operations including receipt, incoming inspection, release and dispensing of materials required for clinical cell therapy drug product manufacturing and development activities at Neogene's Santa Monica facility. This is an on-site position based in Santa Monica, CA and reports to the Director of Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
Warehouse Management
- Receive all incoming shipments and act as a primary contact for deliveries to the warehouse.
- Process incoming material receipt and collect certificates for material release.
- Dispense raw materials to support GMP manufacturing and development operations, including monitoring Kanban area to ensure replenishment of materials.
- Perform inventory cycle counts and inventory management transactions to ensure accuracy in ERP system.
- Manage GMP warehouse and in-use material storage units/areas.
- Manage assets through CMMS and EMS.
- Work with lab manager(s) to ensure supply and availability of materials for development labs.
- Support drug product and sample shipment pack-out.
General
- Support processes for inventory management, master data management, kanban, materials flows, and other related capabilities.
- Support new material qualification efforts, tech transfer projects, and process improvements.
- Work with partners to ensure materials meet our needs and incorporate continuous improvement.
- Identify excess, obsolete and end of shelf-life inventories.
- Support generation and data collection for metrics.
- Manage and escalate material supply risks to company partners. Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop mitigation plans.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, cooperation, inclusion, execution excellence, and cross- to become a high‑performing team.
Required Skills
- Experience using inventory management, asset management and environmental monitoring systems such as ERP (Netsuite), CMMS (Blue Mountain) and EMS (Vaisala).
- Experience in biotech/pharma industry, specifically cell therapy.
- Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
- Plan schedules and activities to accomplish goals.
Education and Experience
- 3+ years Supply Chain/ Materials Management experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, cell therapy preferred
- Direct experience in warehouse, or materials planning/procurement.
- Experience working in a GMP manufacturing facility.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Sit, talk, hear, and critically evaluate information to participate in meetings and discussions, and present data.
- Use hands to work on a computer.
- Frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull, or otherwise move 10/25/50 pounds occasionally
- Will ascend and descend ladders/stairs while carrying 10/25/50 pounds
- Must be able to lift from ground floor, knee height and up to above head
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time
- Work in a warehouse environment
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $61K to $76K. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related experience. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and we reserve the right to modify base salary (and any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Benefits
- Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
- Equity-based long-term incentive program
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
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DE&I Statement
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
