Logistics & Planning Associate II

Iovance Biotherapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Logistics and Planning Associate II based in Philadelphia, PA to coordinate supply planning and logistics across multiple clinical studies.

The role involves working with Clinical, Manufacturing and CMOs to ensure timely patient schedules and compliant logistics. The candidate will implement scheduling software, manage transport costs, and support site onboarding while maintaining strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a related supply chain/planning/logistics role.
• Experience with time-critical and temperature-sensitive products is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle/ERP, courier, and material ordering portals is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling program implementation for clinical trials and future commercial requirements, including logistics and chain of custody.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Manufacturing and CMOs to support production plans and patient schedules.
• Onboard new sites and provide logistics support for trial execution.
• Implement KPIs to optimize product transport and on-time delivery at lowest cost.
• Manage logistics couriers and relationships across multiple teams.

Job description

Iovance Biotherapeutics , Inc. isthe global leader in innovating, developing, and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapies for patients with solid tumors.Amtagvi® (lifileucel) is the firstFDA-approved, one-time treatment for previously treated advanced melanoma, now approved in three global markets and available at more than 95 authorized treatment centers. The Iovance TIL platform spans registrational trials and next-generation programs inadditionalsolid tumors, including gene-edited and IL-12 tethered TIL therapies, next-generation IL-2, and precision immuno-oncology approaches. As the first and only company to take TIL therapy from concept to a broadly accessible commercial treatment,Iovanceoperates as an end-to-end cell therapy company, anchored by fully owned, centralizedU.S.-based manufacturing that is scaled to serve thousands of cancer patients worldwide each year. For more information, please visit www.iovance.com .

Amtagvi® and its accompanying design marks,Proleukin ® ,Iovance ® , andIovanceCares™are trademarks and registered trademarks ofIovanceBiotherapeutics, Inc.or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Information on Iovance’s broad, industry-leading patent portfolio is available on the Intellectual Property page on www.iovance.com .

Overview

The Logistics and Planning Associate II will coordinate supply planning and logistics activities across multiple clinical studies in support of Iovance Biotechnologies goals and objectives. This position will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of scheduling software program for all clinical trials and future commercial requirements from collection to infusion incorporating logistics, chain of custody and identification, real time scheduling and tracking, and CMO capacity management.
• Work closely with Clinical, Manufacturing, and a network of CMOs to develop logistic support in the execution of the production plan and patient schedules.
• Effectively support Clinical Operations with new site onboarding.
• Implement key performance measures to continuously refine and improve the product transport and on-time delivery at the lowest cost.
• Proactively manages the sourcing, onboarding, performance and relationship of logistics couriers.
• Collaborates effectively with multiple individuals and organizations in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Actively participate in Product/Study Teams to align demand/supply plans to program milestones and activities.
• Prepares, reviews and presents data, reports and presentations assigned.
• Interface with all levels of organization, including senior management.
• Deliver presentations and make recommendations to Senior Tech Ops, Clinical, and Commercial leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a related supply chain/planning/logistics role. Ideally, experience planning for time critical and temperature sensitive products.
• Ability to work with multiple databases and electronic systems. Experience with Oracle/ERP, courier, and material ordering portals, considered a plus
• Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail required
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
• Good business acumen, ability to think strategically and analytically, including financial analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including presentations and ability to influence all levels of staff, including executives
• Skilled with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering a timely and high-quality end work product

Physical Requirements

• Sit for an extended time in front of a computer

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, our employees and applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities, please contact [e-mail] .