Warehouse Specialist

Company Information

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. 

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking Warehouse Specialist as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan. 

Role Overview

The Warehouse Specialist will be part of the Technical Operations team responsible for inventory management in support of production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. The individual will work closely and collaboratively with Warehouse Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Scheduling, Planning and Procurement. In addition to inventory activities, this position will be responsible for performing inbound and outbound shipments and general warehouse activities as needed.

Key Responsibilities  

• Serves as a subject matter expert for inventory management and warehouse operations/logistics.
• Interprets and analyzes demand and usage of various materials including (but not limited to) critical supplies, clinical materials, components, and consumables to ensure inventory coverage and supply readiness.
• Monitors, maintains, updates, investigates, and analyzes physical and virtual inventory, performs inventory related projects, and provides information that will aid in decision making for inventory balances and control processes, and process improvements related to inventory.
• Monitors inventory life cycle and alerts appropriate team members to any actionable inventory requirements and disruption to supply.
• Performs cycle counts to validate and improve inventory accuracy and control.
• Performs daily processes for physical counting, storage, and replenishment and manages those processes within the electronic inventory management system.
• Prepares, reviews and maintains documentation, runs reports, metrics, coordinates and schedules with internal stakeholders.
• Assists with the development of investigations and root cause analyses on any inventory supply risks, disruptions or other quality related issues.
• Perform daily warehouse operation processes, including inbound, outbound, storage and replenishment.
• Assists in regulatory inspections, performs various quality and financial related audits, and answers relevant questions about packaging, methods, storage, and inventory for internal and external stakeholders.
• Trains and follows standard operating procedures and work instructions and comply with cGMP regulations and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience within warehouse operations and logistics within a cGMP manufacturing environment in the biotech/biopharma industry is required.
• Must have demonstrated experience within warehouse operations, logistics, manufacturing, inventory and/or shipping & receiving within a cGMP manufacturing environment in the biotech/biopharma industry and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidelines.
• Experience using material handling equipment, SAP, or similar inventory management system is required. Cold supply chain knowledge and forklift truck license is preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs and stand for a long period of time.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
• Ability to accommodate shift work including evenings and weekends as required by operational needs.