Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist
Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
General Summary
The Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist provides oversight to warehouse operations and inventory logistics for cell and gene therapy manufacturing sites located in Boston and Cambridge. This role provides leadership to managed service providers performing material receipt inventory control kitting transport and issuance of raw materials and components. Additionally this role oversees the receipt transfer storage and pack-out of drug product. The Materials Management Specialist serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Materials Management serving as department liaison for scheduling escalations and quality events.
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30pm -11:00pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for quality events related to Materials Management including deviations CAPAs corrective actions (CAs) and impact assessments (IAs)
Develop revise and implement SOPs and work instructions to reflect evolving regulatory and operational best practices
Develop and deliver Materials Management on-the-job training (OJT).
Manage warehouse assets ensuring a constant state of compliance
Review data from temperature monitoring devices and EMS as appropriate. Investigate and resolve any temperature excursions
Maintain an audit-ready facility by proactively identifying and resolving compliance gaps conducting walkthroughs and ensuring timely documentation closure and MES exception handling
Provide oversight for drug product pack and label operations. Serve as technical SME for serialization equipment and drug product pack-outs
Provide Subject matter expert (SME) support for Oracle and inventory reconciliation. Participate in the design of Oracle and material flows
Provide oversight of Materials Management safety programs to include powered industrial truck (PIT) and DOT compliance programs
Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholder escalations and scheduling changes
Provide scheduling and operational guidance to managed service providers
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) to measure managed service provider performance. Facilitate reviews with vendor management
Administrate cycle counts and lead inventory reconciliation within warehouse and manufacturing areas. Troubleshoot inventory and consumption discrepancies to ensure the timely closure of batches
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficiency in cGMP compliance warehouse operations material control and material logistics in a cleanroom environment
Advanced knowledge of electronic systems including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and document management systems
Demonstrated ability to lead investigations manage vendor relations and drive process improvements
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in life sciences supply chain engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years relevant experience in a supervisory team lead or senior operative role
3 years experience supporting materials management operations within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment
At Vertex we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI technology automation and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making drive innovation increase efficiency and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$88000 - $132000Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
