Materials Coordinator

Location: Indianapolis

Background

RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio will operate as a standalone entity within the BMS organization, maintaining its biotech culture with the opportunity to leverage the best-in-class oncology capabilities of BMS. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. The lead asset, RYZ101, is in Phase 3 testing for patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), as well as earlier stage testing for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and breast cancer. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

Job Description

Located at our Indianapolis, IN facility, The Materials Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the procurement processes related to manufacturing and distribution of clinical trial and commercial products for RayzeBio programs.  Responsibilities also include supporting implementation of and adherence to the procurement procedures.  Additionally, the Materials Coordinator will become a subject matter expert (SME) in supply chain systems related to procurement. This team is responsible for enabling development and operations of the RayzeBio Indianapolis site by finding suppliers, negotiating, and contracting solutions that deliver cost efficiency, streamlined timing and compliance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Tactile execution of the material specification process.
  • Assist with the implementation of the RayzeBio Supplier Quality Management program.
  • Assist with the supply and demand forecasts, labeling and packaging plans for finished goods and/or investigational medicinal product and implement scenarios and reporting for study execution teams.
  • Provide tactile procurement support with the primary focus on material readiness for batch manufacturing.
  • Assist with the establishment of policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with  GXP regulations as required.
  • Execute the purchase requisition to purchase order process.
  • Support the efforts to commercialize the distribution of current clinical programs upon FDA approval.
  • Provide tactile support with the day-to-day procurement focused on KPIs to ensure compliance and operational control related to procurement.
  • Support the training of future Supply Chain team members.
  • Explore the market identifying potential sourcing solutions.
  • Lead and/or support large-scale RFIs, RFPs and overall bidding projects.
  • Build and manage contractual agreements.
  • Managing commercial relationships with key suppliers mapping risks and opportunities.
  • Support and enhance a streamlined sourcing process to facilitate.
  • Build strong partnership and collaboration with internal stakeholders such as R&D, Production, QC, QA and Finance to drive and align on agendas and priorities.
  • Long-term: 
    • Build sourcing options for improvement/de-risking single source solutions. 
    • Lead cross-functional alignment team for approval and execution of sourcing changes and/or improvements.

Education and Experience:

  • 3+ years of proven experience in a buyer/planner role (cGMP experience preferred).
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of supplier management and procurement operations.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of working in a cGMP facility preferred.
  • ERP / EIS tactile execution in a cGMP facility.
  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with suppliers.

Skills:

  • Possess the ability to multitask in several supply chain related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in cGMP processes.
  • Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work under pressure while meeting corporate goals and objectives.
  • Strong communication skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Life, Accidental Death, Personal Loss, and Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Equity/stock options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company paid holidays

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