Associate Director Third Party Manufacturing
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