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Director of Portfolio Management will support the Portfolio and Program Committee and Senior Leadership by leading and developing performance measures, analytics and data visualizations to generate evidence and business insights enabling optimal decision-making, operational efficiency, and targeted communications to stakeholders. Responsibilities may also include project management and cross-functional operational leadership for the development of Celularity’s therapeutic products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical insights to inform strategy, investment decisions, and prioritization of Celularity’s integrated product portfolio, spanning Research, Development, Technical Operations, and Commercial.
• Responsible for leading the development and implementation of industry-standard portfolio metrics and quantitative / qualitative methodologies (e.g. NPV, PTRS, MODA) to reflect portfolio disposition.
• Responsible for portfolio data quality to ensure precise portfolio reporting and drive single source of truth.
• Define key performance indicators and facilitate program review and milestone meetings in collaboration with project managers supporting all programs.
• Support Global Program Teams in the preparation and presentation at Portfolio and Program Committee governance meetings.
• Develop models for near- and long-term portfolio spend to enable in-licensing / partnering decision making and maximizing portfolio value.
• Support Global Program & Portfolio Management organization, governance, and operating model initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business or a related field. An advanced or professional degree is highly desirable (e.g., MS, PhD or MBA).
• 10+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• 8 years of experience in portfolio management, project performance analytics, resource planning/utilization, financial analysis/budgeting and process analytics.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the overall drug development process relevant to biotech/pharmaceutical companies; Cell Therapy development experience is highly desirable.
• PMP certification is desired.
• Experience in developing data visualizations outputs for portfolio and decision analyses.
• Proven ability to frame and solve complex problems and to communicate them effectively.
• Robust project management capabilities to drive assets from development through commercialization.
• Extensive experience in cross-functional team management leveraging PM methodologies, tools and templates such as project chartering, project scheduling, risk management and change control, knowledge management, meeting management with agendas, minutes and timelines.
• High proficiency in building PowerPoint presentations, including storyboarding and formatting, for Executive audiences.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard PM tools such as Excel, MS Project, SmartSheet, ThinkCell, Tableau preferred.

The VP, Controller will lead the accounting activities of the organization to support the needs and requirements of a publicly traded company. The VP will have overall responsibility for the accounting process, provision of GAAP financial statements, SEC reporting and external auditor engagement. The VP will partner with non-finance executives and managers to engage and gather information on Company activities to improve business processes, enable effective decision making and track corporate performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial and accounting activities including SEC reporting
• Certify quarterly and annual reports are consistent with GAAP
• Ensure SOX compliance
• Build a best-in-class accounting function; motivate and develop talent
• Partner closely with third parties to manage annual audits, third party valuations, filings, taxes, and other corporate accounting activities
• Lead preparation of financial updates, analysis, and board content for leadership team, Board of Directors, and investors
• Oversee the month end close, including but not limited to preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums as needed as well as continue to improve on and strengthen the internal control environment
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement to identify, develop, and implement process changes and systems to increase efficiency, ensure accurate reporting, and build scalable accounting processes
• Partner with all cross functional leadership in Research, Tech Ops, Commercial and Clinical teams to forecast and account for discovery and development projects and major collaborations
• Develop KPIs to monitor and evaluate financial and operational initiatives; Synthesize and communicate information to key stakeholders and executive management
• Lead asset/business valuations, including ASC 805 purchase price allocation
• Lead finance post-merger integration and manage “day-two” technical accounting issues, including goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing

Qualifications

• MBA/MS degree in Finance or Accounting
• 12+ years of relevant experience within Life Sciences or Biotechnology industries required.
• CPA certification (active or inactive); knowledge of accounting principles including (GAAP and GAAS) general and cost accounting, tax reporting and budgeting
• Financial reporting and accounting expertise in proxy preparation (Def 14A) with SEC (specifically ASC 718 experience) required.
• “Big Four” or national accounting firm audit experience preferred
• Experience leading and mentoring an accounting function, preferably in a public biotech company.
• Demonstrated management and interpersonal skills
• Systems implementation experience preferred
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management
• Effective oral and written business communication skills
• Analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills; able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities

Desktop Support Technician will provide responsive, high quality customer support to our end users. This role will support the hardware and software, and light administration of systems used by end users companywide.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly responsive hardware and software support services for users; ensure problems are managed and resolved in a timely, professional manner; follow up with users to ensure satisfaction.
• Support, maintain and troubleshoot issues related to A/V conference room equipment
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, assignments and roles.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot workstation computers & peripheral devices.
• Provide software support by completing software installations and assist users of various levels of computer sophistication in the operation of a wide variety of new and existing software.
• Establish and maintain a variety of user accounts, user-related network resources, and security access protocols and systems.
• Work with ticketing systems to manage user requests and support
• Provide remote support to a variety of users nationwide using remote support tools over the phone
• Perform routine research, analysis, and problem diagnosis, consult with internal and external technical staff when required, and repair or replace equipment as necessary.
• Administer user accounts in Microsoft Active Directory, and Office 365
• Tier I/II support of Single Sign On, Multi Factor Authentication, Office 365 systems (Teams, Cloud PBX, Cloud Conference Calling, Exchange Online, and SharePoint online)
• Maintain accurate asset management by maintaining records of all systems in production
• Adhere to, updates, and creates SOPs for day to day operations
• Design and prepare technical reports, presentations, or briefs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related experience performing desktop support activities
• Experience assisting employees of varying levels of computer expertise; ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical information to staff of all levels of technical sophistication.
• Ability to diagnose and repair problems with computers, peripheral devices, & network equipment.
• Ability to think logically and analyze technical information, including written manuals, computer/ equipment mechanisms and parts.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and admin console.
• Associates degree preferred, or related computer skills training, MCT or better preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a highly regulated and/or pharma/biotech environment including adherence to 21 CFR Part 11 preferred.

Celularity is seeking a dynamic individual to join a motivated team of clinical operators for the daily manufacture of multiple cell therapy products in support of the company’s clinical stage platforms. Leveraging Celularity’s new, state-of-the-art cGMP capable facility, this position will make use of existing innovations and future technologies to meet and exceed manufacturing demand.

Responsibilities

• Joining a team of highly qualified operators, participate in the daily, technical manufacture of the company’s cell therapy products. Operate in classified manufacturing environments and clean room suites. Ability to gown appropriately for clean room/aseptic manufacturing is required.
• Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance of timely completion of all manufactured cell therapies. Maintain and deliver sufficient supply of cellular products for clinical studies in accordance with company timelines and participate in clinical supply campaigns.
• Execution and daily completion of multiple batch records and entry of data into electronic databases. Ability to adhere to Good Documentation Practices. Consistently perform various clean room duties and techniques on time sensitive material with accurate and precise manipulations.
• Participate in process development, training activities and technical process transfers for existing and future products. Execute protocols to support manufacturing operations. As needed, provide daily technical updates to Technical Operations management.
• Routinely prepare and maintain cell culture reagents and media. Establish ongoing supply of donor cell stock and master cell banks.
• Ensure the proper operation and performance of manufacturing equipment and accurately complete equipment logbooks and associated records.
• As required, participate in the manufacturing environment cleaning program and work to assure all manufacturing suites, equipment and critical environments are maintained on schedule and per qualified methods.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Must have)

• B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering or related scientific discipline
• Experience with cells and/or tissue manufacturing. Understanding of human cell and tissue-based therapies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform frequent physical tasks with strength and mobility. Daily tasks call for routine walking and standing in cleanroom environments and occasional lifting of heavy materials.
• Flexible scheduling required

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ relevant experience with clinical manufacturing and operation within cGMP environments.
• Understanding of federal regulations for Quality Systems (21CFR820) and GMP manufacturing (21CFR 210,211).
• Demonstrated scientific creativity, technical proficiency, and knowledge of scientific concepts
• Understanding of clinical cGMP manufacturing operations and related gowning
• Knowledge of GxP regulations (cGTP, cGDP, cGMP)
• Experience in a fast-paced, scientific start-up environment
• Dynamic individual with the ability to communicate and engage others
• Independent and self-starting.
• Eager and adaptable

Working Conditions

• Position primarily operates for extended periods of time in classified clean room environments. Daily gowning in company provided scrubs, PPE and clean room attire.
• Fast paced, start-up environment which may periodically require work beyond standard business hours.
• Must be able to lift and transport at least 50 pounds
• Handling of potentially biohazardous material (human cells, tissues, etc.).

Celularity Inc., headquartered in Florham Park, N.J . , is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leading the next evolution in cellular medicine with the development of off-the-shelf allogeneic cellular therapies derived from the postpartum human placenta. Celularity’s innovative approach harnesses the unique therapeutic potential of cells derived from the postpartum placenta, including CAR-T, genetically-modified and unmodified NK cell, and pluripotent stem cell investigational therapies targeting unmet and underserved clinical needs in cancer, and infectious and degenerative diseases.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively in a small call center environment handling all aspects of the client/prospect's Lifebank experience. Core responsibilities include sales and customer service including, but not limited to:

• Receive and make outbound calls through our call center telephone and online chat systems. Educate expecting parents about cord blood banking and Lifebank with the goal of enrolling them as a client. Provide exceptional customer service.
• Become an expert on Lifebank features and benefits and how Lifebank benefits clients versus competition. Educate expecting parents and persuade them to enroll with Lifebank.
• Assist existing clients in areas such as account review, document requests, billing and invoices, and uses of cord blood stem cells.
• Provide new prospects and returning clients with the benefits of Lifebank and maintain a strong sale/close ratio.
• Assist clients with completion of documents. Perform post-document submission review and conduct required follow up.
• Enter notes, updates and medical history follow up using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in our internal database management system. Document all inbound and outbound calls, account updates, client requests, document updates and lead follow up in our database management system.
• Support team to cover call center hours. Paid after office hours and holiday on-call coverage on a rotating schedule for client emergency calls, enrollments, and lab assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong selling skills
• Exceptional client advocacy, negotiation, relationship building, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills and high-level proficiency
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Celularity is seeking an experienced dynamic individual to join a motivated team of clinical operators for the daily manufacture of multiple cell therapy products in support of the company’s clinical stage platforms. Leveraging Celularity’s new, state-of-the-art cGMP capable facility, this position will make use of existing innovations and future technologies to meet and exceed manufacturing demand.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral part of the daily, technical manufacture of the company’s cell therapy products. Leverage existing technical skills in classified manufacturing environments and clean room suites. Ability to gown appropriately for clean room/aseptic manufacturing is required.
• Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance of timely completion of all manufactured cell therapies. Maintain and deliver sufficient supply of cellular products for clinical studies in accordance with company timelines and participate in clinical supply campaigns.
• Execution and daily completion of multiple batch records and entry of data into electronic databases. Ability to adhere to Good Documentation Practices. Consistently perform various clean room duties and techniques on time sensitive material with accurate and precise manipulations.
• Work closely with Production Lead(s) in the implementation of departmental improvements and ensure open communication with area management. Routinely provide direct feedback.
• Participate in process development, training activities and technical process transfers for existing and future products. Execute protocols to support manufacturing operations. Review and provide feedback on technical transfer documentation.
• Routinely prepare and maintain cell culture reagents and media. Establish ongoing supply of donor cell stock and master cell banks.
• Ensure the proper operation and performance of manufacturing equipment and accurately complete equipment logbooks and associated records.
• Participate in the manufacturing environment cleaning program and work to assure all manufacturing suites, equipment and critical environments are maintained on schedule and per qualified methods.
• Participate in the drafting of manufacturing operating procedures, batch records, material specifications and other related documents.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biology, Bioengineering or related scientific discipline.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience with clinical manufacturing, gowning, and operation within cGMP environments. Understanding of federal regulations for Quality Systems (21CFR820) and GMP manufacturing (21CFR 210,211).
• Knowledge of GxP regulations (cGTP, cGDP, cGMP)
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, eager, adaptable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform frequent physical tasks with strength and mobility. Daily tasks call for routine walking and standing in cleanroom environments and occasional lifting of heavy materials.
• Flexible scheduling required.
• Demonstrated scientific creativity, technical proficiency, and knowledge of scientific concepts
• Experience in a fast-paced, scientific start-up environment
• Dynamic individual with the ability to communicate and engage others
• Independent and self-starting.

Working Conditions

• Position primarily operates for extended periods of time in classified clean room environments. Daily gowning in company provided scrubs, PPE and clean room attire.
• Fast paced, start-up environment which may periodically require work beyond standard business hours.
• Must be able to lift and transport at least 50 pounds
• Handling of potentially biohazardous material (human cells, tissues, etc.).