Associate Director, Global Packaging Operations

Summit-Therapeutics; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of Packaging Operations to lead packaging strategy and execution for commercial products globally. This role oversees operational delivery in US and international markets and manages external packaging vendors to ensure compliant, on-time finished goods delivery.

The candidate will collaborate with CMC, Commercial, Finance, QA, and other teams to optimize product availability, cost, and customer satisfaction while maintaining cGMP and GDP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain management, Engineering, Operations, or a life sciences related field.
• MBA or advanced degree in related field preferred.
• 7+ years of global supply chain management and manufacturing operations experience in pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-launch packaging activities for US and global markets including delivery of the packaging production plan.
• Act as main contact for manufacturing interactions with commercial packaging vendors.
• Coordinate with internal launch teams to meet post-launch operational goals.
• Oversee packaging operations with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Track KPI performance, identify trends, and work with vendors on corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Summit Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of Packaging Operations to lead packaging strategy and execution for commercial products globally. This role oversees operational delivery in US and international markets and manages external packaging vendors to ensure compliant, on-time finished goods delivery.

The candidate will collaborate with CMC, Commercial, Finance, QA, and other teams to optimize product availability, cost, and customer satisfaction while maintaining cGMP and GDP