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Associate Director Third Party Manufacturing

Cham, ZG, chFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Manage supplier relationships for third-party manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effective delivery.

Role type

Senior IC supply chain and manufacturing program manager

Builds

Pharmaceutical products manufactured by external suppliers

Domain

Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing

Required skills

Supplier relationship management, Manufacturing process knowledge, Project management, Quality systems oversight, Financial planning, Strategic planning, Risk management, Cross-functional leadership, Contract negotiation, Performance metrics tracking

Preferred skills

MSc or MBA degree, Experience managing subcontracted relationships, Pharmaceutical development knowledge

Technologies

Business financial systems and tools

Responsibilities

Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements, Plan material procurement strategies, Coordinate manufacturing and delivery schedules, Develop Financial Operating Plans, Lead cross-functional virtual operation teams, Review process performance and quality trends, Coordinate annual quality audits and investigations, Manage project scope, cost, time, and resources

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC