Manager, Gene Therapy Apheresis Specialist - Southwest

ABOUT THE NEST
The nest is a place where every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new gig, you become part of a flock that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

• Persist for Purpose
• Be Compassionate
• Stay humble and curious
• Keep it real
• Celebrate (sm)all wins

Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.
ABOUT THE FLOCK
Join our Patient Supply flock to help drive the operational readiness and inflight support of Treatment Centers for multiple commercial Gene Therapy products. Fly at the cutting edge of science and be a part of an enthusiastic team of bluebirds and external partners to support our Treatment Center Readiness and Operational activities. In this role, you will work closely with leaders and partners within Commercial Operations, Apheresis Operations, Patient Supply, Manufacturing, Quality, IT and External Partners and Suppliers. Through strong collaboration with this cross functional flock, you will support the design, management, and help drive the execution of work plans and activities to ensure Treatment Centers are qualified to consistently deliver bluebird bio products and help create the best experience possible for patients once the Treatment Center is onboarded and activated.
HOW YOU'LL FLY
You'll help to bring more patients their bluebird days by:

• Being accountable to create, manage and drive execution of project plans and activities to ensure the on-time operational readiness of Treatment Centers, including cross-functionally collaboration with Commercial Operations, Apheresis Operations, Global Patient Supply, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, external partners and suppliers.
• Delivering and managing Treatment Center GxP training content and materials.
• Conducting and/or supporting external Treatment Center engagements, including Treatment Center training sessions, to support Treatment Center Qualification.
• Supporting the management and execution of Change Controls, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Job Aids and Forms related to Treatment Center operations.
• Supporting the development of processes and tools to enable effective and smooth operations between bluebird bio and the Treatment Centers.
• Supporting the Treatment Center during the activities related to procuring HPC-A material, including but not limited to, apheresis collection, labeling, sampling, storage and packing for shipping.
• Effectively communicating with cross functional teams to report on the status, deliverables, performance against department-level Key performance Indicators (KPI), risks and mitigation plans associated with the various projects.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
You're the bird we're looking for if you have:

• BS/MS or RN degree/equivalent, with strong apheresis experience required (5+ years).
• Experience in Bone Marrow / Stem Cells Transplantation preferred.
• Good understanding of applicable regulations and standards (FDA, AABB, FACT/JACIE, GMP, GCP, etc.)
• Ability to foster positive relationship with assigned Apheresis Collection Centers and Cell Therapy Labs.
• Ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize and balance work from multiple individuals.
• Ability to provide focus and clarity; handling confidential information and material appropriately.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.

This is a field based role within the Southwest (AZ/CA), travel required domestically (50% - 75% of time). Flexibility needed due to treatment center's schedule.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a total compensation and rewards package that ranks among the best in our industry. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $110,000 - $154,000. Your base pay will be determined based on several factors including market data, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and travel requirements. Our overall package also includes eligibility for stock, incentive bonuses, and benefit programs, a flexible time off program, as well as 28 paid holidays, including 2 company shutdowns.
bluebird bio is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.
bluebird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.