Director, Supply Chain Planner - Commercial
Celldex
August 26, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Hampton, NJ)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: The Director, CMC Commercial Planning, leads strategic integration of commercial demand with manufacturing and supply chain operations within biopharma, supporting product launch and lifecycle management. Responsibilities include translating forecasts into manufacturing and inventory plans, managing capacity planning, vendor relationships, and supply continuity; leading cross-functional planning processes such as S&OP and IBP; and overseeing inventory strategies balancing patient supply and enterprise risk. The position involves direct engagement with external CDMOs, internal stakeholders across Commercial, Technical Operations, and Finance, and ensuring compliance within regulated biotech environments. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 12+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech supply chain, manufacturing planning, or CMC roles, with experience in biologics, product launches, and cross-functional leadership. Proven expertise in supply chain risk mitigation, inventory management, and vendor governance is essential. High-value specifics: biologics manufacturing, product launch support, supply chain risk management, cross-functional planning, and external vendor oversight. The role may require leadership in advanced planning systems and processes, with an emphasis on operational excellence to support commercialization. Location modality and travel requirements are not specified.