Associate Director, Cold Chain & 3PL Operations

Socket.dev; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Lantheus in Massachusetts seeks an Associate Director of 3PL Operations focused on cold chain and radioactive pharmaceuticals. You will oversee end-to-end logistics, manage third-party providers, and ensure GDP compliance while safeguarding product integrity.

The role requires on-site presence, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to drive cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration across regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management with focus on cold chain and radioactive products.
• Proven track record in managing 3PL relationships.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for cold chain and radioactive pharma logistics.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage 3PL providers and oversee their performance.
• Implement robust processes for storage, handling, and transport of temperature-sensitive products with GDP compliance.
• Develop procedures for secure handling, transport, and storage of radioactive pharmaceuticals in compliance with regulations.
• Establish and maintain QA measures for the entire supply chain and conduct regular audits.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs, quality control, and manufacturing to ensure coordination across the supply chain.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to cold chain and radioactive logistics; develop contingency plans.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lantheus in Massachusetts seeks an Associate Director of 3PL Operations focused on cold chain and radioactive pharmaceuticals. You will oversee end-to-end logistics, manage third-party providers, and ensure GDP compliance while safeguarding product integrity.

The role requires on-site presence, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to drive cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration across regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.