Biotech Supply Chain Planning Director (Launch & Inventory)

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.; Hampton (NJ); On-site; USD 176,659 - 229,427; Full time

Job summary

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Director, CMC Commercial Planning to align commercial demand with manufacturing capacity across CDMOs and internal ops.

This role translates forecasts into integrated plans and oversees inventory, capacity, and risk management to support launch readiness and long-term supply continuity. You will lead S&OP/IBP processes, manage vendor relationships with external partners, and drive cross-functional planning across Commercial, Technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology supply chain, commercial planning, manufacturing planning, technical operations, or CMC operations, including leadership responsibility for cross-functional planning initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial product launches and translating commercial forecasts into manufacturing and inventory strategies.
• Demonstrated experience influencing executive stakeholders and leading complex cross-functional decision-making in support of commercial launches and supply strategy.
• Proven experience leading relationships with CDMOs, contract manufacturers, and external supply chain partners.
• Strong understanding of biologics manufacturing, inventory planning, capacity management, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or similar cross-functional planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the commercial demand planning process and serve as the primary liaison between Commercial Forecasting and Technical Operations.
• Translate commercial forecasts into manufacturing and supply requirements to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand, supply, and inventory plans supporting launch readiness and ongoing commercial operations.
• Lead capacity planning, network strategy, CDMOs Procurement, and inventory management.
• Lead strategic scenario planning activities and risk assessments to evaluate demand variability, market expansion opportunities, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, and Market Access teams to understand forecast assumptions and assess operational impacts.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Inventory management

S&OP/IBP

CDMO/vendor management

Biologics/pharma supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Director, CMC Commercial Planning to align commercial demand with manufacturing capacity across CDMOs and internal ops.

This role translates forecasts into integrated plans and oversees inventory, capacity, and risk management to support launch readiness and long-term supply continuity. You will lead S&OP/IBP processes, manage vendor relationships with external partners, and drive cross-functional planning across Commercial, Technical