Description

Profoundly Improve People’s lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. 

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Manager, Supply Chain Systems to lead, coordinate, and support the end-to-end implementation of the supply chain module within our ERP system. The individual will support the project planning, configuration, go-live, and post-implementation phase, with a specific focus on optimizing supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong project management skills, in-depth Supply Chain knowledge within Pharma/Biotech, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. This position will work cross-functionally with finance, IT, Quality Assurance, and regulatory affairs.

What You Will Contribute

• Project leadership
  • Support the execution of a comprehensive ERP implementation plan for the supply chain module, including the scope, timeline, milestones, and deliverables
  • Ensure alignment with overall organizational goals by collaborating with multiple departments (Finance, IT, Quality Assurance, etc)

• Stakeholder Management
  • Service as the primary Supply Chain SME for internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and consultants involved in the supply chain implementation
  • Communicate the project status, milestones, and potential risks to leadership and key stakeholders on a regular basis
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely decision-making and issue resolution.

• ERP configuration and implementation
  • Collaborate with supply chain process owners to confirm the requirements, define system configuration, and recommend best practices for the main supply chain requirements
  • Collaborate with Finance team to align on the supply chain requirements and impact to their processes
  • Oversee data migration, system integration, and testing activities to ensure data accuracy and optimal functionality for supply chain workflows
  • Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and coordinate training session to ensure smooth transition to the new system for Supply Chain, Finance, and QA team
  • Collaborate with Quality team to validate the system and create SOPs

• Post implementation Support
  • Provide ongoing support to end users post go-live, troubleshooting issues, ensuring rapid resolution of problems within the supply chain module
  • Monitor and manage da-t-day data entry activities to ensure accurate recording of transactions such as demand forecast, batch orders, month end inventory, shipments, and other supply chain processes
  • Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and suggest enhancements or upgrades based on the changing supply chain needs

• Continuous improvement
  • Lead process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, reduce operational costs, and increase user satisfaction across the supply chain

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or related field required
• 2+ years of experience in ERP implementation, with at least 2-4 years of Supply Chain management
• Strong end-to-end Supply Chain expertise (demand planning, supply planning, procurement, production, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution)
• Demonstrated experience managing full project life cycle implementations (planning, configuration, testing, go-live, and support) with a focus on supply chain modules
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) but not required
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional team, manage complex project plans, and effectively navigate ambiguity
• Solid track record in stakeholder management, vendor relations, and budget oversight
• Highly proactive and organized with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate constructive and expedient problem-solving.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (oral and written), teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

What We Will Provide to You:

• The base salary range for this role is $147,250 - $162,750. The final compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience, skillset, internal equity, and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, including the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, RSUs, and a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development, which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.