Manager, Clinical Logistics Vendors

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come The Manager of Clinical Logistics Vendors works closely with Sourcing & Procurement, SQM, GTC, and GSC in support of vendor selection, issue resolution, and ongoing performance management through business reviews. The role manages and reconciles purchase orders in alignment with forecasts and negotiated rates. They provide oversight of outsourced drug supply activities, ensuring control of procurement, inventory, and distribution. They also regularly report out to stakeholders to ensure visibility to vendor performance, costs, and drug supply. Responsibilities: Vendor Engagement · Engages clinical logistics vendors for services such as 3rd party logistics (3PL), cryopreservation, cold chain shipper supply, and drug sourcing · Works with Sourcing & Procurement and SQM to address vendor performance · Regularly participates in vendor quarterly business reviews to address business needs and performance · Participates in vendor strategic business reviews to address business needs and performance as needed · Works with Sourcing & Procurement, and GSC on vendor MSAs and COPs Tracks adherence to MSAs and COPs o Addresses deviations from vendor agreements alongside Sourcing & Procurement · Participates in SQM triage of potential supplier corrective action request (SCAR) when issues occur o Ensures appropriate follow-up, issue resolution, investigation, RCA, and corrective actions are carried out in concert with SQM · Participates in RFI/RFP vendor identification, selection, and onboarding in concert with Sourcing & Procurement, SQM, GSC, clinical logistics management, and other cross-functional stakeholders · Facilitates 3PL lane assessment requests in concert with the clinical logistics cell journey manager Purchase Order (PO) Management · Works with R&D Finance to create and maintain POs for vendor expenses · Works with GSC as needed to create GMP Pos for supplies received by GMP facilities · Works with Clinical Logistics Demand Planning to obtain clinical trial forecast and apportion PO funds accordingly · Reconciles PO costs against Sourcing & Procurement negotiated supply and services rate cards · Ensures issuance of credits when cost reconciliation does not match agreed upon rates Drug Management · Provides oversight of vendors executing drug procurement services, including comparator drug procurement, storage, labeling, labeling translation, kitting, staging and shipment of materials · Monitors drug supply with each vendor · Works with the clinical logistics cell journey manager to monitor and manage real-time clinical trial comparator drug use Admin and Reporting · Owns and maintains SOPs for vendor management · Owns internal training material for vendor management · Tracks and provides visibility of vendor costs and drug supply to clinical logistics management and department stakeholders via report and dashboard creation and maintenance · Travel required for QBRs, SBRs, and vendor stakeholder engagement Basic qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and Six Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Four Years' Experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred Experience in clinical logistics, clinical operations, or clinical supply chain within the biopharmaceutical industry. Experience managing and engaging 3PLs and suppliers in RFI/RFPs, QBRs, SBRs, SCAR management, MSA, COP, and WO execution Strong understanding of end-to-end clinical trial operations, including patient-specific logistics, global trial execution, and their impact on systems and operations. Experience with ERP systems (EBS, SAP, etc.) Experience with clinical trial tools and systems (CTMS, EDC, eTMF, IRT, IXRS, etc.) Experience with DCS and QMS systems (Veeva, Agile, etc.) Knowledge of GCP, GMP, GxP, ICH principles and regulatory requirements. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and vendors. Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Salesforce, ThoughtSpot, Spotfire, and other business systems People Leader Accountabilities: Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For additional benefits information, visit: * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at For jobs in the United States: Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 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For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Change The World With Us Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted. While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.