Supply Chain Specialist – IV

Maintains record compliance by utilizing effective administration and communication resources and/or methods to track quality records for adherence to key record dates and gain approval for any business justified extensions. Proficiency in relevant technology such as Veeva QMS, Oracle Agile QMS, Trackwise, Smartsheet, MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint and MS Office for efficient project administration and implementation.

Our Client, a Biopharmaceutical company, is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist – IV for their Santa Monica, CA/El Segundo, CA/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Leverages previous applicable experience to become Global Supply Chain’s subject matter expert on Kite’s QMS Change Control Management SOPs and application.
• Owns GSC initiated change control records and partner with Supply Chain SMEs to define, plan, and implement change control records across all global regions.
• Maintains record compliance by utilizing effective administration and communication resources and/or methods to track quality records for adherence to key record dates and gain approval for any business justified extensions.
• Tracks completion of pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation tasks, communicating interdependencies
• Effectively communicates with team members and key stakeholders on a record’s status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Maintains change control tracking resource for monthly status reporting.
• Coordinates change control records’ tasks such as scheduling and facilitating meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Acts as the Change Control Management point of contact for GSC project managers to ensure change control related milestones and tasks are incorporated into project plans and delivered per schedule.
• Partners with Quality to ensure that all change control records are followed through per governing procedures and standards.
• Utilizes change management principles to champion change for effective adoption and post project sustainment of changes introduced.
• Tracks and timely escalates in case of delays / new risks identified for change control records.
• Identifies and actively participates in the development and refinement of continuous improvement opportunities within Change Control and the broader Global Supply Chain.
• Additional responsibilities are expected as the role and functions remit evolve.

 
Requirements:

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years of Supply Chain and/or Change Control and/or Operations experience
• OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of the aforementioned experience
• OR
• Associate’s Degree with 7+ years of the aforementioned experience
• OR
• High School Degree / GED with 9+ years of the aforementioned experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years’ experience as a skilled practitioner in GMP Change Control and familiarity with QMS tools.
• 2+ years of relevant change control experience, preferably in a GxP environment.
• Proficiency in relevant technology such as Veeva QMS, Oracle Agile QMS, Trackwise, Smartsheet, MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint and MS Office for efficient project administration and implementation.
• Experience in life sciences industry such as cell/gene therapy, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices is a plus.
• Demonstrated mastery of change control management processes, procedures and methodology.
• Independently motivated and detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a exciting environment.
• Collaborative individual, able to influence without authority and engage senior leaders and functional partners proactively.
• Demonstrates respect, focuses on delivering value, and embraces learning and continual improvement.
• Must have biotech pharma experience

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities