Specialist, Logistics Program

Orcabiosystems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Competitive medical benefits

Subsidized daily lunches

Job summary

Orcabiosystems, located in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Specialist, Logistics responsible for ensuring secure and timely transport of donor cells and drug products. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to navigate a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

This role includes coordinating logistics, managing couriers, and maintaining compliance with regulations. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant logistics experience required.
• Proven success in logistics coordination, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with handling biological materials and transportation regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule couriers for donor cell pickups and deliveries.
• Coordinate outbound shipments of patient drug products.
• Actively monitor shipments and resolve delays.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

B.S. in biology, life sciences, or logistics preferred

Tools

Logistics tracking systems

Google Workspace

Smartsheet

Job description

More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late‑stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next‑generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks.

We have built a state‑of‑the‑art, 100,000‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of our high‑precision cell therapy products. This site is essential to advancing our clinical pipeline and supporting future commercial availability of our life‑saving therapies.

Specialist, Logistics

The Specialist, Logistics ensures the secure and timely transport of donor cells and drug products between Orca Bio’s manufacturing sites and transplant centers. This role is responsible for scheduling couriers, coordinating logistics with internal stakeholders and external donor and recipient organizations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions‑oriented, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, with strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and the ability to troubleshoot issues in real time.

Responsibilities

• Schedule couriers to facilitate donor cell pickups and deliveries to Orca Bio manufacturing sites in Sacramento.
• Coordinate outbound shipments of patient drug products to recipient sites.
• Manage flight and travel logistics for couriers, liaising with airlines and travel providers.
• Actively monitor shipments and proactively resolve any delays or issues in real time.
• Communicate changes urgently and professionally with all impacted stakeholders.
• Partner with clinical schedulers and commercial case managers to troubleshoot and triage non‑routine issues during transports.
• Ensure all documentation and compliance requirements for pickups and deliveries are met.
• Support communication flow between internal teams, couriers, and external partners to ensure secure and timely deliveries.
• Liaise with third‑party couriers and troubleshoot transportation issues as they arise.
• Review and approve courier invoices; assist in performance tracking and optimization.
• Contribute to training materials and ensure the courier team remains compliant and current.
• Continuously evaluate and improve logistics workflows to support operational scalability.
• Participate in on‑call coverage during active courier transports to handle non‑routine issues.
• Assist with additional logistics and operations‑related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of relevant logistics experience required. B.S. in biology, life sciences, or logistics preferred.
• Proven success in logistics coordination, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with handling biological materials and associated transportation regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in logistics tracking systems or software required.
• Experience in logistics or courier coordination in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive industries such as healthcare, biotech, or medical transport.
• Working knowledge of chain‑of‑custody, IATA, or DOT compliance when handling regulated materials.
• Real‑time problem‑solving and communication during transport disruptions or delays.
• Managing relationships with vendors, third‑party couriers, airlines, and internal stakeholders simultaneously.
• Exposure to continuous improvement efforts, workflow scaling, or SOP development.
• Familiarity with logistics tools and platforms such as shipment tracking systems, Google Workspace, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Prior dispatcher experience.
• Highly detail‑oriented, with an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Takes ownership and drives forward without waiting for instruction.
• Is naturally curious, eager to learn, and energized by solving problems.
• Brings creative solutions to unexpected challenges.
• Is comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, startup environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works both independently and collaboratively with a team‑first mindset.
• Stays calm under pressure and adapts quickly to change.
• Embraces a positive attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a good sense of humor.
• Can work flexible or off‑shift hours to support urgent logistics needs.

Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. For remote‑based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full‑time employees will also be eligible to receive pre‑IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on‑site locations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Orca Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on celebrating our differences which creates stronger solutions for our team, patients, and healthcare providers.