Compound Operations Lead — Inventory, Data & Logistics

Planet Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Compound Manager to own the registration, storage, and distribution of discovery chemistry compounds, ensuring data integrity and traceability across teams.

You will work with Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Analytical Sciences, Informatics, and CROs to enable project execution and operational excellence. A Bachelor’s in Chemistry and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• At least 3 years of compound management or related pharmaceutical operations.
• Hands-on experience with compound registration platforms and inventory management databases.
• Experience working with CROs, vendors, or compound logistics networks.

Responsibilities

• Register newly synthesized and external compounds in the electronic compound database.
• Maintain metadata including structure, molecular weight, purity, salt form, and inventory location.
• Conduct audits and reconcile physical inventory with electronic records.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and transfers to collaborators.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training materials for compound management workflows.
• Investigate deviations and drive actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Compound management

Data integrity

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

M.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

BIOVIA

Dotmatics

CDD Vault

ChemAxon

Excel

Job description

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Compound Manager to own the registration, storage, and distribution of discovery chemistry compounds, ensuring data integrity and traceability across teams.

You will work with Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Analytical Sciences, Informatics, and CROs to enable project execution and operational excellence. A Bachelor’s in Chemistry and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.