Associate Manager of Supply Chain Logistics and Commercial Distribution

Planet Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA seeks a dynamic Contract Associate Manager of Supply Chain Logistics and Commercial Distribution to support international shipments and commercial distribution activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of high-value therapies.

You will work with QA to ensure GMP/GDP compliance, maintain records and dashboards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years logistics experience in biopharma moving high value drugs
• US importation and international shipments experience
• Attention to detail and ability to execute to a high standard
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries in regulated environments
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support Logistics and Commercial Distribution team on time-sensitive projects
• Shipments into GCC region (KSA, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned information flow
• Maintain records and dashboards; work with QA on GMP/GDP compliance
• Maintain reports and dashboards in Smartsheet

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Science/Business/Supply Chain or related

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Who we are:

This is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for genetically defined diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., this company markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, the company is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:?

This company is searching for a dynamic Contract Associate Manager of Supply Chain Logistics and Commercial Distribution to join our growing team. The selected individual will have full exposure to different areas of Logistics and Commercial Distribution and will work with other cross-functional team members. We want someone who is driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Contract Associate Manager of Supply Chain Logistics and Commercial Distribution will be a key member of our team primarily responsible for supporting commercial distribution shipments into the GCC region; other activities will be assigned as required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with international partners.

What you will do?

Key Responsibilities

• · Support the Logistics and Commercial Distribution team in a wide variety of time-sensitive and challenging projects including and not limited to:
• o Shipments into the GCC region (KSA, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar).
• o Commercial product launch activities.
• o Setup and implementation of new process flows.
• o Execution of international bulk and sample shipments between CMOs and regions.
• o Customs compliance management.
• o US Commercial Distribution.
• · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned and uninterrupted flow of information.
• · Keep detailed records of assigned activities.
• · Collaborate with QA to ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and other applicable regulations.
• · Maintain reports and dashboards in Smartsheet.

Minimum Requirements

• · B.S in Science, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• · 3+ years of hands‑on logistics experience in the biopharmaceutical industry moving high value clinical and commercial drugs intended for human use.
• · US importation and international shipments experience.
• · Impeccable attention to detail and ability to execute and operate to a high standard.
• · Demonstrated track record of successful work across organizational boundaries at all levels to create solutions within a regulated environment.
• · Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication and interpersonal skills.
• · Experience with various tools for data management.
• · Experience with continuous improvement methodology preferred.
• · Cultural Awareness preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Prior experience using Smartsheet is a plus.
• · Prior experience of working with Middle East partners preferred.