Senior Manager, Third Party Manufacturing

Key responsibilities

• Manage relationships with third-party manufacturers by defining effective governance,

responsibilities, operating models, and communication channels.

• Ensure continuity of supply by coordinating forecasts, production schedules, and delivery plans with Supply Chain, Planning, and industrial partners.
• Anticipate and manage operational risks related to capacity, raw materials, components, lead times, or supplier performance to prevent supply disruptions.
• Lead governance and operational performance through Virtual Operations Teams (VOTs), business

reviews, and steering committees with third-party manufacturers.

• Define, monitor, and improve performance indicators covering quality, service, cost, capacity, and

lead times, and coordinate the associated action plans.

• Drive issue resolution and required escalations, preparing reports and executive summaries for

management.

• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements in close collaboration with Quality

teams and manufacturing partners.

• Coordinate audits, inspections, annual quality reviews, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs,

ensuring corrective actions are implemented within expected timelines.

• Contribute to product release and decision-making regarding potential non-conformities.
• Lead technology transfers and strategic projects related to external manufacturing, process

changes, and manufacturing performance improvement.

• Coordinate internal teams and industrial partners throughout projects, managing risks, timelines,

resources, costs, and communication.

• Support products throughout their lifecycle and identify opportunities to improve reliability,

manufacturing robustness, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related regulated industry
• Sterile manufacturing experience (mandatory)
• Aseptic processing experience (mandatory)
• Technology transfer experience (mandatory)
• Strong project management and supplier management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication capabilities
• GMP and quality systems knowledge

Internal grades may vary depending on country.

Additional Information

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