Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.
• Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right. 

How You’ll Make a Difference

In this role, you'll own the development and management of the clinical supply chain for Arcellx’s cell therapy pipeline and work closely with cross-functional partners in our clinical development and operations, manufacturing, QA, and regulatory to ensure timely and compliant supply of clinical trial materials (CTM). Your work will allow us to advance our transformative cell therapies seamlessly and successfully through clinical trials and to patients who need them most. 

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies.
• Conduct robust demand forecasting, inventory management, and production scheduling to optimize resource utilization.

Execution and Operations

• Oversee all operational aspects of the clinical supply chain.
• Review clinical protocols and design appropriate supply chain strategies.
• Work with the clinical team to configure, set up and maintain Interactive Response Technology (IRT) Systems.
• Develop global SOPs and processes for trial materials.
• Solve study/project level technical and business issues of trial materials.
• Oversee packaging and labeling activities for clinical trial materials in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Vendor Management & Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in vendor performance.
• Design and develop clinical supply plans and distribution instructions with clinical supply chain vendors.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks within the clinical supply chain, including supply chain disruptions, forecasting inaccuracies, and regulatory challenges.
• Ensure all supply chain activities adhere to regulatory requirements and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Financial Stewardship & Process Improvement:

• Develop and manage budgets for clinical supply chain operations.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize supply chain processes, systems, and technologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and flexibility.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated history working through ambiguity in a start-up environment where building while operating is the norm.
• Strong command of the knowledge and skills needed for success in the role, such as IRT, GCP, GMP, GDP and ERP systems.
• High attention to detail with demonstrated experience in process ownership and compliance. Process improvement and change management experience is required.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Must act with integrity, be customer-centric and results-oriented.
• Strong communications skills with excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $205,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more. 

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.

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