Job Description
Kyverna is a cell therapy company engineering and developing a new class of curative living medicines for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Building on the knowledge gained in the Oncology field, Kyverna is utilizing proven CAR T technology to target pathogenic cells involved in autoimmunity. The company’s goal is to develop therapies that are selective, potent and durable to tame autoimmunity. Kyverna is recruiting an SVP of Manufacturing and Supply in its Technical Operations organization to build and lead the Manufacturing and Supply Chain function, partnering with external manufacturing and supply providers and internalizing capabilities that advance our pipeline to treat patients with significant unmet medical need. The ideal candidate will contribute to our goals of navigating what’s next in immunology and cell engineering while living our core values: bring intellectual humility , elevate each other , and stay true to why . Department: Technical Development Location: Remote Reports To: Chief Technology Officer Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the candidate will: Evaluate, source and manage the network of contract manufacturers, cell collection centers, and contract development organizations. Evaluate, negotiate and implement major contracts related to manufacturing, procurement and logistics management for autologous and allogeneic CAR T therapies globally. Build and lead the manufacturing function and supply chain function, including relationship, technical management, contract negotiation and oversight of our external manufacturing and supply organizations. Build and lead the organization to provide and manage clinical supply, materials management, sourcing and strategic sourcing for the pipeline of cell therapies (both autologous and allogeneic) for Kyverna . Recruit, hire, and develop employees, and assess, recommend, and implement the structure and capabilities needed to grow the function in step with Kyverna ’s strategic g
