Global Cryopreservation & Cell Collection Director

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a Global Cryopreservation & Cell Collection Director to join our Team!

Summary:

The CAR-T Global Cryopreservation and Cell Collection Director will be responsible for leading our new global team that will manage critical steps in our V2V supply chain for cell collection and cryopreservation of patient material.

This includes the onboarding and management of cryopreservation and apheresis sites; leading the SMEs for issue / impact of starting materials, material equivalency, and manuals; and serving as investigation leads.

This team will be structured to enhance operational performance for continuous improvement and drive the network strategy for cryopreservation.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead Cryopreservation & GCC teams to manage aph and cryo operations, develop the talent pipeline and succession planning to ensure robust continuity within this team, and optimize the global footprint as we scale our volume and launch in new countries


* Drive performance and execution of cryopreservation strategy including platform metrics / reviews for Make Step #1 of our cell processing.

Proactive management of cryo network to prevent a constrained supply and provide sufficient availability for our aph slot bookings.

Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities


* Partner closely with cross functional areas such as: Value Chain Management, MSAT, Autologous Platform (internal cryo operations), and PES to shape and implement the global cryopreservation strategy


* Lead escalations and strategy for external cryopreservation network.

This includes T2T meetings and decisions that align to our network strategy.

Qualifications

Education:


* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, MA/MBA preferred
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