Sr. Cell Therapy Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

AbelZeta is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel immunotherapy products. We are on a rapid growth trajectory and have a highly energized and accomplished team driving to new frontiers of care for cancer and autoimmune disease patients. 

The Sr. Cell Therapy Logistics Specialist oversees and manages all aspects of patient apheresis collection, shipment, processing, manufacturing release, and shipment of cryopreserved final IP from site and back to site. Additionally, this role will manage all central lab sample shipments and receipt from sample management, as well as vendor Management and database updates for central laboratories, cold chain supply, and logistic couriers. 

The ideal candidate can execute all roles of the cell therapy and biomarker logistics and provide back up or support as required for scheduling purposes. The role will resolve logistics issues, share feedback, and improve processes across the clinical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and translational medicine.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee patient apheresis collection logistics, shipment, processing coordination, manufacturing release logistics, and shipment of cryopreserved final investigational product back to the clinical site.
• Monitor product journeys in real time across collection, transportation, manufacturing, release, and delivery.
• Manage central laboratory sample shipments and coordinate receipt with sample management teams.
• Manage logistics vendors, including central laboratories, cold chain suppliers, and couriers; maintain related databases and tracking records.
• Operate cross functionally between multiple internal and external teams
• Serve as the site point of escalation for logistics matters; maintain site relationships and help resolve logistics issues.
• Coordinate manufacturing updates; collaborate with the Manufacturing team on its schedule and communicate clinical scheduling availability.
• Oversee central laboratory updates and biomarker sample management; serve as an escalation contact and manage vendor coordination.
• Oversee logistics data entry and tracking; keep information current, maintain templates and databases, and identify process improvements
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in biopharmaceutical logistics, clinical development or clinical laboratory operations, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating time-sensitive shipments and managing multiple patient or product sample journeys simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of applicable GCP, GxP, GLP, and GMP requirements.
• Strong understanding of documentation, product traceability, and the identification and escalation of deviations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing needs across timelines and time zones.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work flexible hours when patient schedules or time-sensitive shipments require it.
• Experience with autologous cell therapy and clinical trial logistics

Why You Should Join AbelZeta

• Join a high-growth and fast-paced organization.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan, including 100% company paid medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and more!
• Competitive company 401k match.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave.

AbelZeta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. AbelZeta validates right to work using E-Verify. Salary at AbelZeta is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The estimate displayed represents the typical