Orca is hiring a
Strategy & Integration Lead

Summary

Join us in ensuring a smooth commercial launch and timely patient access to our therapies as the Treatment Center Strategy & Integration Lead.

Requirements

• Prior experience in commercial cell therapy product launches
• Proven track record in operational excellence in the biotech or pharma industries, with a broad knowledge of both commercial and clinical operations
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, including navigating complex bureaucratic processes across healthcare systems
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster trust and robust relationships with treatment centers
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, capable of working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders
• 7+ years of relevant experience in the industry, with a proven ability to lead and execute in a fast-paced environment, even without a large team

Responsibilities

• Develop a roadmap for onboarding a network of qualified treatment centers (sites), ensuring alignment with the company’s broader strategic and commercial objectives
• Collaborate with the Commercial and Operations Teams to develop rollout and onboarding plans for selected treatment centers, incorporating Commercial’s prioritization strategies
• Map and track site-specific requirements for commercial cell therapies, with a focus on the ordering and decision-making processes at treatment centers
• Work closely with the Product Supply function to ensure a smooth vein-to-vein process, especially regarding the collection of apheresis products and therapy receipt at treatment centers
• Ensure seamless integration of Orca Bio’s cell therapy products into transplant center operations, supporting a smooth commercial ordering process
• Identify and address site-specific bottlenecks to ensure operational efficiency and optimize vein-to-vein times
• Lead planning efforts to prepare treatment centers for therapy administration, ensuring all necessary approvals, qualifications, training, and certifications are secured prior to launch
• Collaborate with internal teams (Commercial, Quality, Operations, Medical, and Clinical) to align and integrate processes across functions
• Research and implement industry best practices, identifying potential risks and gaps based on experience with cell therapy launches
• Develop contingency plans to address operational challenges at treatment centers during and after launch
• Provide input on the requirements and development of the company’s site-facing cell orchestration software
• Establish metrics and provide regular updates on progress to the senior leadership team