Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

Full-Time position
Level: Specialist to Assistant Manager position
Location: Hybrid, on-site in Philadelphia PA
Start date: TBD

Why Join Verismo?

Our team is small but driven, with the single focus of bringing life-changing cell therapies to patients with cancer. With a solid pipeline built around a novel KIR-CAR platform, our technology has found a way to circumvent the barriers in solid cancer where other CAR therapies have limited success. KIR-CARs eliminate the artificial chimeric constructs within T cells and instead use a natural NK-cell derived signaling system. This system is potent against both hematologic and solid tumors, and in preclinical models is superior to current CAR-T in conferring long-term sustained anti-tumor function to overcome the challenges posed in solid cancer. We have a strong semi-virtual team for CMC, clinical product manufacture, and clinical investigators already established and moving fast to bring KIR-CARs to patients in need.

Our company is comprised of individuals who each bring something unique to the table and are valued for their contributions. Our culture is based on the concept of ‘love what you do’ and the dedication that builds a team where people do their best and support one another. Because we believe our people are our greatest asset, career development is an important aspect of our investment in our team and we encourage work/life balance.

About the Position:

• Verismo Therapeutics is looking for an organized, proactive, and experienced individual to join as a Supply Chain Specialist. This role is vital to ensure smooth execution of end-to-end supply chain operations, particularly in purchasing, logistics, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have experience in these fields to support production and testing capabilities, and have a desire to join a fast-growing company with opportunities to learn and develop new skillsets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Procurement:

• • Purchasing materials and supplies to support clinical and development manufacturing
  • Relationship-building and issue resolution with key suppliers
  • Collaborate with CDMOs to manage inventory levels and reduce waste
  • Work with the Supply Chain Manager to explore cost saving opportunities

• Shipping and Logistics Coordination:

• • Support ordering patient product shipments and samples
  • Issue resolution with LSP to ensure secure and timely transport of materials

• Tools and Reporting:

• • Implement tools to help automate manual processes for tracking inventory, shipments, and purchases

Additional Duties (as needed):

• Scheduling:

• • Support production slot tracking/management with our contract manufacturing partners to help ensure healthy utilization

Preferred Experience & Abilities:

• Background in supply chain purchasing and logistics, preferably within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals. Experience with autologous cell therapy supply chain a plus
• Proven ability in handling complex projects and multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team settings
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Smartsheet, and/or other automation and reporting tools
• Familiarity with biotech laboratory and production environments

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S.) in related field or equivalent preferred
• 2-4 years related experience or equivalent