Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing
Core
Strategic interface driving technical interfaces, business strategy, and outsourced services management between PDST and external manufacturing partners.
Role type
Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing
Builds
Outsourced services and manufacturing partnerships for business continuity and growth
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (Parenteral/Aseptic processes)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic consulting, technology evaluation, stakeholder relationship management, cost-benefit analysis, risk resolution, compliance management, project planning, technical leadership, business planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing knowledge, pharmaceutical contract development knowledge, global environment leadership, outsourcing methodologies knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Serve as primary advocate and relationship linkage between PDST and outsourcing partners; Provide consulting and drive consistency between PDST and external manufacturing partners; Evaluate, qualify and drive expansion of technology capabilities; Advocate for business technology needs; Partner with organization to clarify objectives, estimate costs/benefits, decide on partnership options and resolve risks; Represent PDST by promoting vision, value, services, and capabilities; Align solutions with business needs; Drive definition of technology objectives; Analyze emerging technologies and translate trends into technology vision and strategy; Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders; Lead stakeholder business planning and strategy meetings; Participate in strategic planning sessions; Ensure business needs are addressed by technical challenges; Promote business knowledge of PDST process, roles, and procedures; Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate, Divisional and PDST Policies and procedures.