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

• Character: Committed to always doing what’s right.
• Audacity: Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.
• Determination: Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.  
• Collaboration: "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
• Originality: Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.

How You’ll Make a Difference

This position is responsible for assisting in developing and managing the supply chain for Arcellx cell therapy pipeline.  Both a strategic and tactical role, this Associate Director will enhance operational controls, and efficiencies of Arcellx’s entire supply chain to include strategic sourcing, item/material controls, warehousing, and business systems for all Arcellx facilities. Your work will allow us to advance seamlessly and successfully towards getting our transformative cell therapies through clinical trials and to patients who need them most. 

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Owns Supply Chain activities related to the sourcing, supply, control, identity, storage and movement of raw materials, work in-process and finished goods.
• Subject matter expert in all areas of supply, material planning, material management, data management and operational best practices and methodologies.
• Creation and deployment of strategic sourcing, storage, and control strategies across Technical Operations in close collaboration with our suppliers.
• Responsible for negotiation and drafting strategic supply agreements.
• Maintain Supplier Performance Management (scorecards, audits, verification).
• Maintain the flow of required raw materials to avoid disruptions in production while maintaining optimal stock levels throughout the supply chain from the supplier through warehouses to the manufacturing facilities.
• Lead, implement, and manage process improvement initiatives and process controls by maintaining open communication with all teams and fostering environment of cooperation in which to achieve shared goals.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Cell/gene therapy experience strongly preferred. Candidates with less experience will be considered at the Sr. Manager level.
• 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 supplier management, sourcing, planning, managing ERP systems, Microsoft applications, etc. 
• 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 oral and written communications with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

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 $165,000 - $180,000 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 full-time 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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