Manager CMC Materials Management

Responsibilities: — Own end-to-end materials logistics including planning and executing domestic and international shipments supporting CMC development, technology transfers, and manufacturing. — Coordinate suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely and reliable delivery. — Manage shipment integrity and compliance, including temperature-controlled shipments, packaging, monitoring, and material-specific handling requirements. — Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with procedures and escalate deviations for assessment. — Oversee shipping documentation such as E-Transparency submissions, commercial invoices, packing lists, customs documentation, and Material Transfer Requests. — Maintain complete and timely records in the Quality Management System (QMS). — Track and reconcile material inventories at CDMOs and external partners, monitoring stock levels, expiry dates, and availability. — Coordinate replenishment and transfers to prevent disruptions to development and manufacturing schedules. — Partner with Quality and Procurement to select, onboard, and oversee logistics service providers, support negotiations, and hold partners accountable for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost. — Proactively identify and resolve transportation, customs, storage, and supply continuity risks, developing contingency plans and communicating with stakeholders. — Maintain accurate shipment and inventory records using SharePoint, Excel, and other systems. — Track delivery performance, temperature excursions, inventory accuracy, and freight costs. — Use data and cross-functional collaboration to simplify processes, improve reliability, and reduce avoidable costs. Requirements: — Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. — Typically 5–8 years of experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain operations, preferably in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or regulated environments. — Experience managing international shipments, customs documentation, freight forwarding, and temperature-controlled logistics. — Working knowledge of GxP requirements, quality systems, and pharmaceutical material handling and documentation. — Experience coordinating inventory and material movements across CDMOs, suppliers, or external manufacturing partners. — Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and logistics or inventory management systems; familiarity with E-Transparency, QMS, or ERP systems is a plus. — Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities across global teams and partners. — Demonstrated ownership, initiative, collaboration, clear communication, and problem-solving skills. Benefits: — Annualized base salary between ₹2,580,000 and ₹2,860,000 INR. — Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, disability benefits, and voluntary plans. — 401(k) matching up to 6%, long-term stock incentives, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). — Discretionary quarterly bonus, flexible wellness benefits, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns. Additional Information: — Remote position based in India. — Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapies for central nervous system disorders. — Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. — Warning about fraudulent job postings and instructions to report suspicious activity. — Recruitment agencies are not accepted unsolicited submissions.