CareerPlan

Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-09

Core

Shape long-term direction of global manufacturing operations across the ME&C network to maximize operational effectiveness and support business growth.

Role type

Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy

Builds

Global manufacturing plans, site selection strategies, and regional initiatives for the ME&C network.

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and strategy

Required skills

GMP manufacturing knowledge, pharmaceutical regulations expertise, strategic planning, project management, financial performance monitoring, risk management, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

MBA, experience in multi-cultural global environments

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global manufacturing strategies; manage site selection and make buy processes; establish goals, metrics, and KPIs; partner with regional leaders to implement initiatives; evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies; collaborate with finance teams to develop performance indicators.

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership