Antisense Oligonucleotide Production Planning Analyst

External Posting Title Antisense Oligonucleotide Production Planning Analyst Job Description This position will provide production and raw material supply planning in support of the antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) development and production operations. The production planning activities are necessary to ensure clinical supply requirements are met. Cross functional collaboration and project management / scheduling approaches will be required to develop short and long term production plans, resource utilization analyses and capacity planning models. The raw material supply planning will include the development and implementation of a robust raw material supply for the ASO portfolio assets. Cross functional collaboration will be required to identify the raw material sourcing strategy, risk management models, inventory management and material qualification. Project plans will be developed and managed to insure timely completion of the critical raw material qualification activities.

Position Activities:
1. Develop short-term (up to 18 months) and long-term (up to 10 years) production plans. Assess current capabilities (resources and capacity) to insure production plans can meet the supply requirements.

2. Develop production capacity planning models for ASO Synthesis operation. This model can be used to test different demand planning scenarios.

3. Develop a raw material sourcing strategy. Partner with Global Sourcing to utilize the Oracle risk management model as an input into the raw material sourcing strategy.

4. Develop inventory management scenarios with input from Global Sourcing and Research Triangle Park Materials teams. The analysis will includes both on-site and off-site storage options as well as safety stock recommendations. Prepare a cost-benefit analysis for raw material pricing versus different inventory management scenarios.

5. Develop project plans for the qualification of new critical raw material suppliers (Phosphoramidites, PADS & DCA). Work with the ASO technical and analytical development team to develop a project plan based on the technical and qualification requirements. Provide project management support during the execution of the project plan.

Cambridge, MA location preferred; however, Research Triangle Park, NC location will considered. Location Cambridge, MA, US Job Category Technical Development Requisition Number 31086BR Qualifications

• Interest in using technical background in a project management and production planning role
• Motivated to work both individually and within teams, communicate results to individuals and groups
• Able to utilize problem solving skills to be adaptable with projects
• Candidates with recent relevant internship/co-op experience preferred Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 0-2 years of experience About Biogen Corporate Overview

Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics. Our global organization of nearly 7,000 employees is committed to a single mission: making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with few or no treatment options.

Biogen was founded in 1978 and today serves patients in nearly 70 countries.

A Fortune 500 company, Biogen in 2016 had revenues of $11.4 billion

Global headquarters in Cambridge, MA, and international headquarters in Zug, Switzerland Our Science

We aspire to have the greatest impact on patients and science of any biotechnology company in the history of our industry. To us, that means creating novel medicines that benefit individuals and society, and bringing new scientific understanding to diseases for which there are no adequate treatments.

For nearly two decades Biogen has led in the research and development of new therapies to treat MS, including the most prescribed oral treatment in the world. Now our research is driving revolutionary new MS treatments with the goal of reversing or even repairing damage caused by the disease.

We are now applying our neurological expertise to solve some of most challenging and complex diseases of the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS.

As we uncover new insights into human biology, Biogen is employing cutting-edge technologies to discover potential treatments for rare and genetic disorders.

Biogen is revolutionizing biologics manufacturing, developing the industry’s most advanced plants and processes. This expertise is used to produce both original innovative therapies and biosimilars that expand patient access to lower-cost medicines. Our Corporate Citizenship

The same intellectual discipline and passion that drives our science is reflected in our corporate citizenship, environmental sustainability, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a company, we are focused on improving science education and limiting the impact of our company on the environment. In 2015, we became a carbon neutral company and ranked first place on Newsweek’s 2015 Green Rankings, and we are an industry leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Biogen was named to Science’s list of Top Employers of 2015 and in 2017 received a perfect score of 100 for the fourth consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, which also named Biogen as one of its Best Places to Work.

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