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Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
Vir Biotechnology is looking for a proactive Manager, Supply Chain to support our Technical Operations team in all supply chain activities up to the clinical stage. You will be the lead for supply chain and shipping/logistics to support VIR Research, External Manufacturing, Stability, etc., ensuring that material movement, trade compliance, and inventory are managed with a high standard of efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
This role is based in our San Francisco California office with the expectations to be onsite 4 days a week
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including coordination of import/export shipments, inventory management, and logistics for GxP products
- Own and manage relationships with key vendors related to shipping, VAT compliance and long-term storage solutions, ensuring service level agreements are met
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Research and external vendors to ensure effective and timely material flow
- Process and expedite material shipment requests from internal stakeholders, ensuring adherence to project timelines and regulatory requirements
- Schedule and coordinate both international and domestic shipments, maintaining full compliance with global trade regulations and guidelines
- Oversee the management and archiving of import/export permits
- Ensure all shipments have appropriate cargo insurance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies
- Manage trade compliance activities, including accurate application of HTS policy, codes and adherence to all relevant customs and regulatory requirements
- Partner with Finance and Tech Ops to manage the annual VIR cargo insurance.
- Prepare and process quotes, requisitions, and purchase orders for services via enterprise systems (Coupa, Netsuite, Agiloft).
- Review, approve, and reconcile supplier invoices against purchase orders, service agreements, and quotes to ensure accuracy in vendor charges
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on supply chain projects that drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Provides support to the broader Supply Chain team as needed
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience in Technical Operations with a solid understanding and experience in Pre-Clinical Supply Chain needs/planning and execution
- Knowledge of import/export logistics, trade compliance, cargo insurance and experience with HTS codes
- Understanding of regulatory requirements in shipping GxP materials
- Experience with inventory management, order processing, and reconciling vendor invoices
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to work effectively across departments and with third-party partners; demonstrates initiative in problem solving and willingness to learn
The expected salary range for this position is $121,000 to $170,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, childcare reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
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