Associate Director, Global Cold-Chain & Biologics Logistics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Education assistance

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Logistics Operations to lead end-to-end distribution of small molecule and biologics, including temperature-controlled shipments, 3PL management, and import/export compliance across internal and external networks.

The role collaborates with Clinical Operations, QA, CMO scheduling, and commercial teams to ensure compliant, efficient product movement globally, with a focus on GDP and trade optimization.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive supply chain and logistics leadership in pharma.
• Experience with biologics and advanced therapy products preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GDP and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics for clinical and commercial product distribution.
• Oversee 3PL partnerships and carrier management.
• Drive continuous improvement of logistics networks and systems.

Skills

Logistics management

Temperature control

3PL management

Trade compliance

GDP knowledge

TMS/WMS

Project management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

TMS

WMS

Carrier integrations

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Logistics Operations to lead end-to-end distribution of small molecule and biologics, including temperature-controlled shipments, 3PL management, and import/export compliance across internal and external networks.

The role collaborates with Clinical Operations, QA, CMO scheduling, and commercial teams to ensure compliant, efficient product movement globally, with a focus on GDP and trade optimization.