Manager, CMC Materials Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Strategize and implement both domestic and international shipments to support CMC development, technology transfers, and manufacturing operations.

• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to guarantee timely and dependable delivery.

• Supervise temperature-sensitive shipments, including packaging, monitoring, and handling requirements specific to materials.

• Work alongside Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance, and escalate any excursions or deviations for evaluation and resolution.

• Manage shipping requests, E-Transparency submissions, commercial invoices, packing lists, customs documentation, and Material Transfer Requests.

• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) contains complete, accurate, and timely records.

• Monitor and reconcile material inventories at CDMOs and external partners, keeping track of stock levels, expiry dates, and availability.

• Coordinate replenishment and transfers to avert disruptions in development and manufacturing timelines.

• Select, onboard, and supervise logistics service providers in collaboration with Quality and Procurement.

• Assist in negotiations, set performance expectations, and hold partners accountable for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost efficiency.

• Identify risks related to transportation, customs, storage, and supply continuity, and formulate contingency plans.

• Address disruptions promptly and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the resolution process.

• Maintain records of shipments and inventory in SharePoint, Excel, and other relevant systems.

• Monitor delivery performance, temperature excursions, inventory accuracy, and freight expenses.

• Leverage data and cross-functional collaboration to streamline processes, enhance reliability, and minimize avoidable costs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Generally 5–8 years of experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain operations, ideally within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or a regulated environment.

• Proven experience in managing international shipments, customs documentation, freight forwarding, and temperature-sensitive logistics.

• Familiarity with GxP requirements, quality systems, and the handling and documentation of pharmaceutical materials.

• Experience in coordinating inventory and material movements across CDMOs, suppliers, or external manufacturing partners.

• Proficient in Excel, SharePoint, and logistics or inventory management systems; knowledge of E-Transparency, QMS, or ERP systems is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities across global teams and partners.

• Takes initiative, follows through, and drives issues to resolution proactively.

• Builds trust through transparent communication, accountability, and collaboration across functions.

• Challenges inefficient processes, anticipates potential issues, and delivers results in a rapidly changing environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• 99% of the premium covered for medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Life insurance fully paid by the company.

• AD&D benefits included.

• Disability benefits offered.

• Optional plans available to customize coverage.

• Dollar-for-dollar match on eligible 401(k) contributions up to 6%.

• Long-term stock incentives provided.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available.

• Discretionary quarterly bonuses offered.

• Highly flexible wellness benefits.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays included.

• Company-wide shutdowns throughout the year.