Senior Specialist, Supply Chain

Senior Specialist, Supply Chain

Who we are: 

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make: 

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Senior Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team. The selected individual will have full exposure across the different areas of the commercial supply chain team.  Agios outsources all cGMP manufacturing activities to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to support all Clinical and Commercial production.  This role will be responsible for supporting the commercial supply chain department across systems, planning and operations.

What you will do: 

Key Responsibilities

• As a member of cross functional teams that includes CMC, QA, and Regulatory; execute activities for Commercial Supply Chain team on assigned projects.
• With support from Commercial Supply Chain Management, oversee timelines for both internal activities and external production activities at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to ensure continuous supply of Commercial and Clinical materials through the supply chain.
• Maintain accurate inventory in Agios’ inventory management system including production, data entry and reporting
• Support management of material master data in inventory and ordering system
• Execute supply chain system tests as required 
• Issue financial inventory reports including Lot Genealogy reports to Cost Accounting Department. Work with Cost Accounting team to identify and communicate variances in commercial inventory positions and production status.
• Issue POs and track invoices to ensure project budget is maintained. 
• Maintain and communicate production schedule at all inventory levels
• Translate Master Supply Forecast into Supplier specific production forecasts. Obtain approval for supplier forecasts and distribute to appropriate internal and external working teams
• Project management department projects including product launch activities to ensure that action items are identified and tracked against a project plan.
• Support supply planning for both clinical supply chain and commercial supply chain (as needed)

Minimum Requirements

• BS  degree in Business, Supply Chain/Material Management or life science field. 
• Minimum 1 year of direct experience in a GMP manufacturing environment 
• Basic knowledge of inventory system, supply chain flow process, supply planning and contract manufacturing principles 
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft productivity suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using ERP/SAP as a platform is a plus

Work Location: 

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee's individual preference. This role has the ability to be either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities. 
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best. 
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team.
• Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.
• Psychological safety.  We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.