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Cell Therapy Planning and Scheduling Manager

Cell Therapy Planning and Scheduling Manager

WHO WE ARE
ArsenalBio, a privately held, clinical-stage programmable cell therapy company engineering advanced CAR T therapies for solid tumors, is seeking a talented Cell Therapy Planning and Scheduling Manager to work onsite based in our Hayward and/or San Francisco offices. 

ArsenalBio’s mission and purpose is very clear: defeat cancer. With our programmable and computationally driven approach, our team is engineering medicines with the goal to attack cancer’s inherent multifaceted nature and overcome the challenges of addressing solid tumors with cell therapy.

Driven by a collective of diverse experts across multi-scientific disciplines as well as clinical and manufacturing expertise, we are united in our purpose to develop the optimal medicines for improving patients’ lives.

This means you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best talent in the field of cell therapy, and be part of ONE TEAM advancing therapies for patients who need it most.

Arsenal Bio is seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of  Planning and Scheduling Manager reporting into the Supply Chain department. The Planning and Scheduling Manager is responsible for facilitating and leading management of critical patient material logistics and the production schedule. The incumbent is responsible for setting goals and objectives that ensure overall integration of manufacturing and planning policies, processes, programs and operational efficiencies. This role entails collaborating closely with various teams to ensure the smooth execution of daily schedules aligning with site priorities. As the business evolves, this position will manage direct reports. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Own and manage the production schedule and order release process by partnering with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance to plan activities.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert in forecasting, demand planning, and working closely with procurement/purchasing partners to review raw material requirements to support MFG demands
  • Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators
  • Lead production meetings and communicate closely with internal and external clinical partners regarding the status of manufacturing 
  • Manage and collaborate with logistical partners for all aspects of the patient journey, including apheresis pickup and shipment, final product packout and shipment, and critical sample shipments
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the transportation and handling of patient materials, such as regulatory non-compliance, supply chain disruptions, or security issues
  • Own supply chain deviations and drive to closure with corrective and preventative actions
  • Drive strategy and improvement initiatives that impact multiple areas using OE methodologies 
  • Continuously improve the planning and scheduling of resources
  • Facilitate interdepartmental discussions in production planning meetings to resolve outstanding issues and align on priorities. 
  • Manage clinical site training on protocols and practices.
  • Collaborate with IT Business Partners in support of modeling and scheduling simulation implementations
  • Perform other additional duties as needed

    • WHO YOU ARE

  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a production planning/scheduling role, with strong emphasis on and experience in customer service 
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Experience in Biotech,  pharmaceutical with cell and gene therapy manufacturing is required
  • Experience working with Quality Systems
  • Technical proficiency in working with and implementing ERP systems and modules related to inventory control, materials requirements planning, item master, demand planning, capacity planning
  • Ability to adapt to flexible working hours to ensure business continuity
  • Strong influential and leadership skills that enable success
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on demand
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with spreadsheets
  • Project management capabilities  and experience
  • Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills

    • BENEFITS AND PAY
    ArsenalBio has a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision as well as mental health resources, virtual and telehealth options, coaching, infertility treatment, parental leave and health savings accounts. We also offer flexible work schedules and flexible time off, which includes two extra “Arsenal Days of Rest” every quarter for employees to recharge. 

    Our people-first culture fosters a deep appreciation for humanity, both in the people we endeavor to serve as well as each other. We are proud to work for a company that is driven by diversity in experiences, ideas and interests, and one that empowers us in an environment that embraces both unity and inclusivity.

    We have robust tools to help employees take control of their career paths and grow into their best selves. ArsenalBio believes in investing in the well-being of our employees - both at work and at home, as our people are our greatest asset. They bring scientific talents in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, protein chemistry, computational biology, automation, genome engineering, software and other fields to make the future happen now.

    We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds. A diverse workforce engenders richness of thought, creativity and discovery. We invite individuals who embrace intellectual achievement to bring their unique personal and professional journeys and together we will build transformative cell therapies for cancer patients.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    The estimated base salary offer for the preferred primary location of the San Francisco Bay area ranges from $127,300 - $156,000. Salary ranges for other locations may vary from this range. Base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, experience, education, and location. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.

    To all recruitment agencies: ArsenalBio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, or ArsenalBio employees. ArsenalBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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    Bold ideas. Reliable data. World-Class Science.

    Designing therapies to cure our most important health challenges requires the audacity to advance a bold idea and explore new biologies with world-class science.

    By pushing at the frontiers of science, challenging what we think we know, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of irrefutable proof, we are reshaping the future of curative cellular therapies.

    Benefits

    ArsenalBio is powered by people.

    And we believe that people work best when given freedom and flexibility in a supportive environment that allows us all to show up as our true selves. We respect that your life extends beyond the work we’ll do here together, and we continually strive to provide you with what you need to care for yourself and your family.

    Health & Wellness

    We offer comprehensive plans that cover medical, dental, vision, and wellness needs, paid at 100% for employees and 80% for eligible dependents. We also encourage and enable our team to enjoy an active lifestyle so we offer standing desks, daily catered lunches, unlimited healthy snacks, and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account that can be used for fitness and wellness expenses. We also provide access to Spring Health, a platform designed to provide easy access to coaching and therapy services to support your mental well-being.

    Financial Well-Being

    We recognize that financial stability fosters peace of mind for our team and their families. We offer a 401(k) employer match, health savings account employer contributions, flexible spending accounts and company-paid life and AD&D insurance in addition to our generous compensation packages. Our team also enjoys free parking, pre-tax commuter benefits for using mass transit and parking, and monthly cell phone reimbursement.

    Time Off

    We want you to enjoy life. We prioritize work-life integration and offer a flexible time off policy, paid holidays and company shutdowns, flexible office hours, a paid leave program, and the permission to manage your time in a way that allows you to meet both your personal and professional responsibilities.

    Mindful Workspace

    Our new offices were thoughtfully designed with the humans of ArsenalBio in mind. With ergonomically-friendly furniture, an open workspace and state-of-the-art lab with inspiring views, collaborative break-out spaces, wellness rooms, micro-kitchens stocked with healthy snacks, and more, our office reflects our holistic commitment to health and happiness.

    ArsenalBio was formed by its investors and scientific founders to discover, develop and commercialize curative and safe cellular therapies for patients with life threatening diseases, initially cancer.

    We believe the most productive and secure route to achieving this goal is to build scaled platforms of technologies challenged with scientific questions to yield informative data from hypothesis driven, well controlled experiments. These data will inform the design of ambitious, best-in-class, lead compositions. Our leads will be rigorously evaluated and honed until we are convinced our matured leads, called development candidates, can be prepared for testing in needy, and vulnerable patients.

    Our products will be designed to speed the transition of cell therapy from hospital-based to outpatient treatments, increasing access to more patients at lower cost to patients, health systems, and insurers.

    To achieve this mission, we are building diverse teams of talented, curious, and caring individuals who believe in our mission and our vision to be sustainable in our business plan, our work habits, and our personal lives.

    Our values create: a foundation for mutual respect, an engaging harmony from many voices, and unselfish behavior to aid our colleagues.

    This is ArsenalBio.
    This is our Company.