Materials Lifecycle Manager
Core
Leads cross-functional execution of material changes, reformulations, product discontinuations, and bill-of-materials (BOM) management within a regulated 503A/503B pharmaceutical environment.
Role type
Senior IC materials lifecycle manager
Builds
Material change governance, reformulation execution, BOM accuracy, and ERP material master data standards
Domain
Life sciences / Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Material change control, reformulation management, BOM management, ERP material master data governance, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, project management, data analysis, supply chain planning, product portfolio optimization, product discontinuation execution
Preferred skills
CSCP, CPIM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma certifications
Technologies
Salesforce, Excel, Power BI, Jira, Smartsheet, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Chair the Material Review Board (MRB) for supplier and material change decisions; Coordinate planning and approval of supplier/material changes; Act as liaison between R&D and Supply Chain for reformulation execution; Own BOM creation, revisions, and maintenance; Lead ERP material master data governance and standards; Manage product discontinuation planning and execution; Facilitate S&OP discussions for material changes and capacity alignment; Guide the Materials Management team during high-demand periods
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC