Description

Who we are.
Dendreon is making the battle against cancer personal. Founded on the belief that the immune system holds the key to the future of cancer care, Dendreon is committed to the delivery of treatments that harness the power of the body's immune system to attack cancer cells.

If you are looking to positively impact the lives of patients, we want you to join our team. Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, and with sizable locations in Union City (Greater Atlanta), Georgia and Seattle, Washington, as well as countrywide Commercial and Medical Science Liaisons teams, we have a diverse offering of exciting opportunities.

What we do.
Vision Pioneering the future of immunotherapy.
Mission Making the battle against cancer personal through immunotherapy treatments that extend lives.

How we do it.
The Dendreon Way. We are a purpose-driven, value-based culture. At Dendreon, we…

• Put Patients First: Every day is a new opportunity to improve the lives of patients living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right in every situation.
• Build Trust: Building trust takes time. Engage teammates, be candid and transparent.
• Raise the Bar: Harness continuous improvement, foster innovation and elevate our people.
• Drive Results: Be accountable and execute we win when everyone performs.

Primed for Growth - Contract/Partner Manufacturing Business Unit.

Dendreon has been working in the cellular immunotherapy space for over 10 years and brings all the experiences that comes with developing a complex manufacturing process from clinical development through to consistent commercial production.

Dendreon is unmatched in its patient logistics/operational functions, manufacturing excellence in cellular therapies and commercial sales team for cellular immunotherapies. Given this expertise, we plan to leverage these strengths to grow Dendreon's pipeline of products initially through contract manufacturing for partners and then patient operations and eventually commercial sales.

Are you ready?

Our high-performing organization challenges, develops, and rewards employees interested in pushing past typical career limitations. If you are passionate about helping patients and

looking for a unique career opportunity, view our open positions to apply or refer a friend today.

Job Summary:

Dendreon Patient Operations manages the creation of the production plan and execution of arm-to-arm activities, including but not limited to enrollment intake, production management, demand planning, logistics analysis, scheduling, and real-time product monitoring supporting a comprehensive Provenge supply chain.

The Logistics Analyst supports logistics planning and execution to ensure daily production schedules align with the established capacity model within the execution horizon. This role supports the creation and optimization of transportation routes and logistics systems and works closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Scheduling, Dendreon Connect (DC), and cross-functional partners to support optimal manufacturing utilization, regulatory compliance, and patient commitments.

Strategic Analysis, Decision Support, and Risk Management

• Supports logistics planning and execution for time-sensitive, patient-specific treatments within a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring optimal plant utilization
• Maintains working knowledge of treatment manufacturing, scheduling and transportation workflows, enabling informed tradeoff decisions that optimize plant utilization, mitigate operational risk, and align with Provider preferences and regulatory requirements
• Resolve routine scheduling and transportation issues in accordance with established policies
• Identify issues requiring escalation and provide supporting analysis

Capacity, Scheduling, and Transportation Execution

• Monitors capacity and supports the communication and implementation of capacity adjustments
• Manages transportation routes within Dendreon's proprietary scheduling system; collaborates cross-functionally to ensure risks and costs align with established policies
• Resolves day-to-day scheduling constraints and inquiries by identifying logistics-based solutions

Data, Systems, and Reporting

• Reconcile shipment data across multiple systems to ensure data accuracy and alignment
• Produce standard reports and metrics related to logistics performance
• Maintain working knowledge of logistics systems and tools

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing, IT, Scheduling, DC, and external partners
• Supports Dendreon's growth by contributing to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 2-4 years of relevant logistics or production scheduling experience
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in Dendreon Operations
• Experience in a cGMP / FDA-regulated industry preferred
• Working knowledge of biologic material transport a plus
• Ability to work effectively with multiple databases and electronic systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-company environment with minimal direction and shifting priorities

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and complete documentation activities
• Vision sufficient to use a computer, read written materials, and complete paperwork
• Hearing sufficient to communicate by phone and in person
• May be required to work alternate shifts
• Position is performed in an office environment
• Dendreon is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

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