Director, API External Manufacturing Lead
Core
Oversees API supply oversight, execution performance, and continuity planning across external manufacturing partners to ensure predictable execution and risk management.
Role type
Director, API External Manufacturing Lead
Builds
API supply chain continuity and performance governance for biopharmaceutical therapeutics
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / API Manufacturing Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
API supply oversight, continuity planning, partner governance, KPI cadence, performance recovery management, constraint management, scenario options, recovery execution, cross-functional leadership, escalation management, risk communication, planning assumptions governance, documentation rigor
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech API manufacturing experience, multi-CMO governance, launch support, network change management, long lead-time constraint management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Own API performance KPIs, governance cadence, and continuity plans across sites/CMOs; Align capacity and inventory strategy to demand commitments; Lead escalation and resolution for supply constraints and coordinate recovery actions; Partner with CMC/MSAT/Quality on tech transfers, deviations, and changes; Maintain aligned documentation and governance artifacts supporting reliable execution
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional coordination
