Supply Chain Planning Manager (GMP)

Overview

Ready to join a team committed to moving gene therapies into the clinical and commercial settings for patients and families devastated by rare neurological genetic diseases? AveXis is advancing cutting-edge science to treat rare and life-threatening genetic diseases starting with our clinical-stage, proprietary gene therapy candidate, AVXS-101. We are in the midst of an incredible journey and are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this important mission.

AveXis, Inc., a Novartis Company , is a clinical-stage gene therapy company, dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Our initial product candidate, AVXS-101, is our proprietary gene therapy product candidate currently in development for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, Type 1, the leading genetic cause of infant mortality, and for the treatment of SMA Type 2. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has granted AVXS-101 Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of all types of SMA and Breakthrough Therapy Designation, as well as Fast Track Designation for the treatment of SMA Type 1. In addition to developing AVXS-101 to treat SMA Type 1 and Type 2, we also plan to develop other novel treatments for rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome (RTT) and a genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

AveXis is seeking a Planning Manager to ensure adherence to the master production schedule for the manufacturing facility. He or she will be responsible for site Planning, Scheduling and WIP/FG Inventory management activities ensuring safety and compliance with company policies and procedures. The Planning Manager will collaborate with cross functional and global supply chain teams on strategic initiatives and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workplace safety and compliance while maintaining the effectiveness of the AveXis Quality System.
• Responsible for day to day planning and scheduling activities to support the master production schedule for the site.
• Support established priorities for global supply planning that ensure product availability targets are achieved at agreed costs.
• Provide site specific input and direction to the development of yearly financial planning and LRP targets.
• Identify and implement supply chain optimization projects to improve business planning and customer service.
• Tracks key metrics related to the health of the SC organization as well as formulates key and effective improvement strategies for the area.
• Lead and facilitate cross functional meetings to ensure production, quality and maintenance schedules are achieved.
• Interpret and evaluate data to effectively make sound decisions.
• Translate corporate goals into functional areas goals while establishing processes and systems to achieve them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated and GxP environment(s)
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
• Knowledge of inventory management required
• ERP software experience required
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Collaborative working style

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AveXis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.