Associate Director, Global Supply Chain & Packaging Validation

Candel Therapeutics, Inc.; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Supply Chain – Logistics, Packaging & Shipping Validation in Needham, MA.

The role leads packaging and logistics for clinical and commercial products, ensuring compliant storage, packaging, distribution, and shipment in line with cGMP and regulatory standards. The candidate will partner across QA, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and external providers to ensure validated supply chain processes that protect product quality and patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences).
• 5+ years (Senior Manager) or 8+ years (AD) of regulated healthcare supply chain experience.
• Experience with packaging qualification and shipping validation programs.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, temperature-controlled logistics and pharmaceutical distribution requirements.
• Experience developing validation protocols, risk assessments, and qualification reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for clinical and commercial products, focusing on packaging and logistics.
• Coordinate packaging, labeling, warehousing, inventory, and distribution activities.
• Oversee domestic and international shipments, including import/export docs and customs.
• Partner with CMOs, depots, 3PLs, CROs and transport providers to ensure service performance.
• Develop and maintain supply chain metrics, forecasts, and inventory plans.

Skills

Supply chain management

Packaging qualification

Shipping validation

Cold chain logistics

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCM systems

Job description

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Supply Chain – Logistics, Packaging & Shipping Validation in Needham, MA.

The role leads packaging and logistics for clinical and commercial products, ensuring compliant storage, packaging, distribution, and shipment in line with cGMP and regulatory standards. The candidate will partner across QA, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and external providers to ensure validated supply chain processes that protect product quality and patient