Supply Chain Intern

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

The Supply Chain Intern will participate in various activities and projects related to the optimization of process across both supply chain departments, iCTC and Planning & Logistics.  This role will support the full supply chain team based on prioritization of key opportunities for process improvement. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Assist in the implementation of the supply chain operational excellence roadmap that focuses on the optimizing processes across supply chain, delivering efficiencies and reducing cost.
• Perform basic process observation, including data gathering and data entry to perform basic organization and analysis using Excel.
• Develop process flowcharts identifying critical steps process steps, resource requirements based on observation and work with supply chain staff to identify and catalogue opportunities.
• Support the organization in process improvement and cost reduction goals by performing process observation, basic data gathering and analysis using Excel.
• Work with Supply Chain leadership to identify appropriate metrics at various employee levels, collect relevant data, and create visualizations that monitor project status and opportunity/benefits tracking.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leader.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge 

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university/college.
• Must have completed at least one year of study at an accredited university/college prior to internship commencing.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to move to and from the office to the lab located on separate floors and move about the office and lab as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move and lift up to 20 pounds multiple times a day.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment in a laboratory setting, i.e., safety glasses, lab coats, and closed-toed shoes.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This position will work in an office and a laboratory setting, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, and filing cabinets. When in the lab, there may be a risk of exposure to hazardous or biological waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated areas and waste.

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.

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