Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Biologics

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary contact for third-party manufacturing suppliers to manage product supply and technical support.
• Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements and ensure compliance with all contract terms.
• Develop material procurement strategies and coordinate production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Manage project lifecycles including scope, cost, time, resource management, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the development of financial operating plans and ensure all financial goals are met.
• Lead virtual operation teams and steering committees to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with quality units to manage audits, investigate deviations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review process performance and quality trends to develop and implement improvement plans.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical related field (preferred).
• MSc or MBA degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality, or S&T.
• Experience managing subcontracted relationships (preferred).
• Proven leadership ability with superior communication skills including listening, verbal, presentation, and written.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills regarding pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and supply activities.
• Strong knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Ability to identify issues and perform strong problem analysis and solution development.