Manager, Supply Chain Projects

About Affinivax

Affinivax is a Cambridge-based clinical-stage biotechnology company with a novel, next-generation approach to the development of vaccines and immunotherapies targeting infectious and other immune-mediated diseases. This novel and highly efficient vaccine technology – called Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) – enables the high-affinity binding of protective polysaccharides as well as proteins in a single vaccine, uniquely inducing a broad and protective B-cell and T-cell immune response.
Our vision is to take a major step forward in vaccine innovation to prevent and combat a wide range of infectious and other immune-mediated diseases, protecting infants and adults in our communities and making a meaningful impact on global public health. Affinivax is focused on developing vaccines for the most challenging bacterial infections, with a goal of improving upon existing vaccines and providing solutions for where there are no vaccines or prevention strategies available today.

The role…

Affinivax has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Manager of Supply Chain Projects to join our team. The role is accountable for managing day to day supply chain projects and initiatives throughout the E2E value stream. Scope includes all product stages and such activities as systems implementations, new product launches, process improvements, risk management, budgeting, supporting long-term planning. This role will interface with several cross-functional teams including Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functional groups as required to support supply continuity.

You will have the opportunity to…

• Develop tools and processes to drive continuous improvement throughout the E2E supply chain.
• Create Cross-Functional teams that drive Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality improvements.
• Manage deliverables that support supply chain budgeting and financial performance metrics.
• Develop and implement project management tools and techniques to help manage several supply chain related projects and initiatives.
• Track Project milestones against key deliverables, communicate and escalate where appropriate.
• Contribute to establishment of Supply Chain systems through a project management focus.
• Track key milestones and critical path activities ensuring on-time deliverables are met.
• Identify key risks and mitigation steps to ensure project completion.
• Establish relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners.
• Provide support for new product activities within the supply chain function.
• Provide support for new vendors on-boarding within the supply chain function.
• Contribute to creation of procedures throughout the Supply Organization which will ensure compliance with GMP regulations such as CAPA, Deviations, Change Controls, SOP, Validation, etc.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Who you are and what you bring to the team…

• BSc in biotech, pharma or supply chain related fields, MBA not mandatory but preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Biologics/Vaccine Operations or support related functions, 4+ years’ experience in supply chain management.
• PMP certification not mandatory but preferred.
• Project management/interdisciplinary, cross-functional informal leadership.
• Communicate project status effectively across a matrixed organization.
• Cost management, budgeting, and ability to understand financial performance in terms of P&L.
• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma processes and tools.
• Experience with Project management methodology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with supply chain systems implementation.
• Contribute to establishment of long-terms supply plans.
• Knowledgeable with risk assessments and planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, or equivalent software.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical and Dental plans (BCBS), employer-paid at 85%
• Vision Insurance, employer-paid at 100%
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with a 4% match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO package
• 11 paid holidays, plus Holiday Shutdown
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Parking
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Brand new facility in Kendall Square

Please Note:
In accordance with Affinivax’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a COVID-19 vaccine policy to protect the health of our employees and their families, our visitors, and the community at large from COVID-19. This policy requires all employees, contractors, and temporary workers, to (1) obtain an approved vaccination and provide proof of vaccination or (2) request an accommodation for a medical or religious exemption. Our policy is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention.

Affinivax is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.

Agencies:
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Affinivax via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Affinivax, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Affinivax for this position and a valid agreement with Affinivax is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Affinivax agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.