Associate Director, Global Packaging Operations

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

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Packaging Operations in Princeton, NJ to lead the development and execution of Summit’s packaging strategy for commercial products worldwide.

You will manage post-launch packaging activities, coordinate with external packaging vendors, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining cGMP/GDP compliance. Responsibilities include driving KPIs, forecasting alignment, cross‑functional collaboration with CMC, Commercial, Finance and QA, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in global supply chain and manufacturing operations in pharma/biotech.
• Extensive experience with packaging operations, launches, forecasting, inventory, distribution.
• Experience with CMOs and logistics providers; regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-launch packaging operations for US and global markets.
• Coordinate with packaging vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with internal launch teams to meet post-launch goals.
• Drive vendor performance against KPIs and implement improvements.
• Support implementation of Operations strategy to optimize cost and availability.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and country regulations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with CMC, Commercial, Finance and QA.

Skills

Packaging operations

Vendor management

Global supply chain

Regulatory compliance (cGMP GDP)

ERP / SAP

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / engineering / operations / life sciences

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Packaging Operations in Princeton, NJ to lead the development and execution of Summit’s packaging strategy for commercial products worldwide.

You will manage post-launch packaging activities, coordinate with external packaging vendors, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining cGMP/GDP compliance. Responsibilities include driving KPIs, forecasting alignment, cross‑functional collaboration with CMC, Commercial, Finance and QA, and