Materials Coordinator

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington’s disease, as well as a preclinical program in obesity. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Description

The Materials Coordinator is an active member of the Supply Chain Department. This function interacts with different disciplines: Materials Management, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Engineering and Facilities Management. 

The Materials Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Supply Chain Department.   The ideal candidate will provide support for New Supplier requests, Part Number requests, and Vendor Change Notification processes in addition to Change Controls and other Quality Systems impacted by Supplier changes. 

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, quality, supply chain and a minimum of 2 plus years’ experience in any of these fields
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus
• Experience using MS applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the master data of GMP items and Supplier information in the ERP system
• Coordinates the creation, updates, and reviews of Raw Material Specifications for our cGMP Item Numbers
• Supports the Part Number creation process including assistance obtaining documentation for the completion of Part Number requests, confirm lead times, unit of measure, and material classifications
• Supports the Supplier creation process including requests for information from suppliers supporting the creation process
• Support the process of master data maintenance in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to include, but not limited to, material number management (generating, updating and deactivating part numbers), supplier creation and changes, Bill of Materials, routings, MRP data and plant/Warehouse assignments
• Support the Supplier Change Notification process including processing change notifications received, initial evaluation for impact to WAVE, scheduling and facilitating the change notification review meeting and management of assessments for impacted functional areas
• Support the creation and management of Change Controls and other Quality Systems as needed
• Responsible for maintaining updated Licenses and Permits: US Fish and Wildlife Import/Export License, CDC Import Permits, and Mass Controlled Substances Licenses. Responsible for initiating any additional licensing as required.
• Prepare and maintain GMP documentation and files as needed
• Acts as back-up to the Materials Manager as needed
• Support the creation of training documentation and work instructions as needed

Key Skills

• Sound understanding of Master Data, Inventory Management, Supply Chain and Procurement ERP modules 
• Ability to work in Excel
• Understanding of the Biopharmaceutical Industry and cGMP a plus
• A strong attention to detail is required
• Good Communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external teams at all levels 
• Ability to work independently 

Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wave Life Sciences expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wave Life Sciences’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

We value our relationships with professional recruitment firms. To protect the interests of all parties, and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation and, if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Wave Life Sciences, USA.