Korro Bio, Inc.

Associate Director, Supply Chain Management

Korro Bio, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and execute global supply chain strategies aligned with corporate and clinical development goals
  • Work with cross functional teams to develop clinical forecast / demand plans based on trial requirements
  • Routinely identify risks, mitigation plans and implement solutions
  • Manage packaging, labeling, distribution, and returns of IMP/CTM with external vendors in compliance with cGMP and global regulations
  • Ensure on time delivery of clinical supplies to depots and sites in accordance with each clinical protocol
  • Develop IRT (IXRS) supply and return strategy, lead the IRT set up, and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where needed
  • Oversee shipping of temperature-sensitive DS/DP/related products across different countries/borders, ensuring compliance with cGMP, GDP, and country-specific requirements
  • Manage temperature excursions associated with shipping & handling of DS/DP/CTM/IMP
  • Author study specific pharmacy manuals and supply related training/instructional materials
  • Develop requirements/specifications for clinical study drug and other drug supply as required
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance on vendor qualification and audits
  • Support regulatory submissions (IND/IMPD/CTA/etc) and ensure inspection readiness for global regulatory audits
  • Maintain documentation and SOPs to support compliance and continuous improvement
  • Stay current on all Korro Bio SOPs related to CTM/IMP distribution and follow procedures for the release of IMP to clinical sites
  • Develop clinical supply budget/forecasting and track invoices to contracts

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Experience in clinical trial supply sourcing and management required
  • Experience setting up and managing shipments and inventory in IRT/IXRS systems
  • External vendor management experience required
  • Supply chain/distribution logistics, import/export/customs experience required
  • Experience with cold chain distribution
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for IMP/CTM
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in a dynamic team environment
  • Strong computer skills, with proficiency in spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software
  • Flexibility to travel on company business as required
Benefits
  • Korro offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Company-funded health savings account
  • Free parking
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementclinical trial supply sourcingIRT systemsIXRS systemscold chain distributionregulatory compliancerisk managementbudget forecastinginventory managementvendor management
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workteam collaborationflexibilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailleadershipadaptability