Senior Specialist, Materials Planning and Logistics, Cell Therapies

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At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

As a Senior Specialist, Materials Planning and Logistics, Cell Therapies, you will support the routine operations of the cell therapy team and report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Supply Operations at Takeda's clinical cell processing facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will coordinate global cell therapy material and product shipments, manage external warehousing activities, and develop long term strategies for critical raw material supply. You will also provide support services to the team during a manufacturing run including kitting, material delivery into production suites and other critical duties as needed. You will directly contribute to the successful delivery of novel cell products in support of human clinical trials.

• Manage shipments and logistics for cell therapy products and critical raw materials

• Maintain network of external warehouses and develop robust stock level strategy

• Execute warehouse and material operations, including material onboarding, material receipt and release, inventory management, kitting operations and material reconciliation

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

• Provide support in classified spaces during execution of operations for manufacturing of patient therapies according to SOPs and cGMP, regulatory and safety requirements.

• Ensure all training assignments are complete and up to date, to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge

• Ensure processing equipment and required materials are available, maintained, and qualified as required for the different manufacturing activities

• Support investigations in manufacturing and technical deviations

• Actively participate in problem identification, problem solving, and change initiatives in cooperation with other teams and functions

• This position will require on-site work in cleanroom and warehouse spaces

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 4+ years relevant industry experience. or Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 2+ years relevant industry experience.

• Solid knowledge of cGxP regulations

• Experience with import/export of biological materials

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling

• Ability to work weekends to support on-going manufacturing runs as required

• Ability to achieve and maintain gown qualification to work in an aseptic environment.

• Work is generally performed in a GMP manufacturing facility and may require extended periods of standing (4 hours)

• Ability to lift, pull, or push equipment requiring up to 25-50 lbs. of force.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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