Logistics Senior Manager

Position Summary

The Logistics Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring the continuity of shipping raw materials, drug substance, and drug product and supplies at optimum financial levels and within compliance standards following globally agreed shipping processes.

This position is remote with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with the shipping functions at the Company's third-party vendors
• Generate and complete necessary paperwork to meet shipping and import/export needs, as required
• Manage communications with transportation carriers to ensure shipping schedules are met
• Mitigate any issues during shipping (e.g., customs delays, storage, etc.) and check all shipments arrive in good order and as expected
• Evaluate carrier performance, negotiate carrier rates, and maintain shipping operations within budget without compromising speed or efficiency
• Liaise with internal departments to understand future shipping requirements
• Develop strategies to solve logistical issues and improve logistical efficiencies
• Support clinical supply process as needed

Competencies

• Adept at proactively solving issues and working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scientific analysis and interpretation skills
• Advanced negotiating, influencing, and motivational skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary virtual environment
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of education and experience required Minimum of 5 years of progressive related work experience
• Experience in a GMP environment strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing international shipping activities
• Experience in the use of suitable software packages to meet the requirements of operational activities

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefit Statement:

All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions. Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, supplemental health insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes the eligibility to accrue 160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment, 64 hours of sick leave, 9 standard paid holiday days off, and paid leave for certain life events. Geron recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws. It is Geron's intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company's employees.

Salary Statement:

Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant's relevant skills, experience, and educational background. The salary ranges displayed below are only for those who, if selected for the role, will perform work in the specific locations listed. Please note the employment opportunity is not limited to these locations.

General Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000