Logistics Engineer, Cold Chain Packaging & Shipping Qualification

Biogen; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen seeks a Logistics Engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of distribution packaging and cold chain solutions for clinical and commercial products.

This role ensures temperature-controlled supply chain compliance across global sites and collaborates with logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include leading distribution improvement projects, designing packaging from concept to implementation, and managing suppliers and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; packaging science or engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in packaging, logistics, or temperature-controlled supply chain.
• Experience in regulated environments (cGMP, cGDP, 21 CFR Part 11) and ASTM/ISTA packaging standards.
• Cold chain expertise, transportation, and lab testing knowledge.
• US domestic and international experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma or Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution improvement projects and implement new packaging technologies and solutions
• Design, develop, and test complex distribution packaging from concept through implementation
• Manage external vendors, develop packaging standards, and oversee supplier relationships
• Conduct lab testing and lane validation activities to ensure compliance and quality
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and manage compliance events, CAPAs, and investigations

Skills

Cold chain logistics

Packaging design and testing

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Job description

Biogen seeks a Logistics Engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of distribution packaging and cold chain solutions for clinical and commercial products. This role ensures temperature-controlled supply chain compliance across global sites, working cross-functionally with logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution improvement projects and implement new packaging technologies and solutions
• Design, develop, and test complex distribution packaging from concept through implementation
• Manage external vendors, develop packaging standards, and oversee supplier relationships
• Conduct lab testing and lane validation activities to ensure compliance and quality
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and manage compliance events, CAPAs, and investigations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; packaging science or engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years in packaging, logistics, or temperature-controlled supply chain
• Experience in regulated environments (cGMP, cGDP, 21 CFR Part 11) and packaging standards (ASTM/ISTA)
• Expertise in cold chain logistics, transportation, and packaging with lab testing knowledge
• US domestic and international experience required
• Strong technical writing and Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Project, PowerPoint)
• Lean Six Sigma or Green Belt certification preferred

Compensation: $103,000–$137,500 base