Associate Director, External Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) Manager serves as the primary supplier relationship contact responsible for organization, supervision, strategic initiatives, and technical support to manage supply of designated products. The role ensures high-quality product manufacturing in compliance with regulations, released and delivered according to forecasts, schedules, and cost plans. It also manages projects and programs to ensure cost-effective, marketable, and manufacturable products, maximizing profitability over the product life cycle. Through matrix leadership, the role guides cross-functional teams and coordinates operations for existing and new products with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the negotiation of the Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments, ensuring compliance with terms.
• Ensure effective planning and material procurement strategies to supply the TPM with required materials.
• Communicate product forecasts to the TPM and agree on manufacturing and delivery schedules; coordinate with Supply Chain and Planning to meet demand.
• Participate in development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and standard processes to meet financial goals.
• Coordinate Steering Committee and monitor Virtual Operation Teams to evaluate performance, address issues, and escalate as needed.
• Review status reports and prepare updates for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with technical and quality teams to review process performance and quality trends; agree on improvement plans.
• Establish governance, guidelines, and communication channels; ensure supplier quality systems and documentation meet regulatory requirements; follow up on inspection responses and commitments.
• Coordinate with QA for annual quality management review and periodic audits; ensure deviations are investigated and dispositions made timely; establish performance metrics and track performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage programs/projects including scope, cost, time, resource management, communication, and risk management through initiating, planning, and executing phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree, preferably in science or technical field; MSc or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality and S&T.
• Broad business perspective with knowledge of manufacturing processes; strong project management and influencing abilities.
• Prior experience managing subcontracted relationships preferred.
• Proven leadership with excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, presentation, written).
• Strong strategy development and planning skills with knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and supply activities.
• Strong analytical skills for issue identification and problem-solving.
• Team player with ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of business financial systems and tools.

Skills

• Program management
• Supply chain planning
• Quality systems and regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Financial planning and budget management
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree; MSc or MBA preferred in science/technical field.