Job Details: Associate Director


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Jervis Street
Dublin 1
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Associate Director
DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - OUTSOURCED MANUFACTURING: CORK

CORE PURPOSE:

In this role you will be responsible for the supplier relationship and
performance management of assigned commercial drug product contract
manufacturing organisations (CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s). This
position co-ordinates between all relevant company functions and CMO
functions to ensure strategies and supply plans are executed and
achieved as planned. This includes driving performance of the
strategic relationship under the direction of the department Senior
Director and in conjunction with Commercial Manufacturing, Analytical
Operations, Quality, Development and other functions, as needed.

This position will lead the respective CMO Management Teams for
assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s and support implementation
and execution of CMO initiatives as part of the larger CMO governance
model. This person will work with CMO management to measure and drive
results and initiatives, and to develop and maintain collaborative
relationships. This position will also serve as the production
champion for assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s and will lead
the resolution of supply issues and risk mitigation at respective
CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s.

This person will support Supply Chain Management in the development of
supply mitigation plans with CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s in
response to critical supply issues. Assigned CMO&#**Apply on the
website**;s are expected to be primarily located in Europe.

CORE DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Serve as the primary day to day contact to support the relationship
between the company and assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s
* Serve as the production champion/point of contact (POC) with
assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s to manage and mitigate issues
and drive robust supply of product through co-ordination across
commercial functions.
* Manage external manufacturing activities and relationships. Serve
as the day to day internal representative for CMO management at
assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s.
* Execute strategies that drive effective operational performance
and service levels at CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s. Strong
alignment with Supply Chain,
* Commercial Manufacturing, and Quality is required.
* Lead initiatives that drive a collaborative and robust
relationship and drive alignment between CMO&#**Apply on the
website**;s and the company including but not limited to: Business
reviews, Performance Metrics, Continuous Improvement projects, and
Risk Management.
* Support and effectively execute CMO Management initiatives and
cross-functional efforts, processes and strategies to ensure supply
performance is achieved, both at the CMO and within the company.
* Utilise analytical tools to identify, quantify, and minimize risks
at assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s
* Negotiate and manage key CMO agreements (MSAs, SOWs, Supply
Agreements, Pricing, etc.)
* Implement and manage joint operating procedures between the
company and the supplier/CMO to ensure effective execution.
* Report metrics and lead supplier specific performance improvement
initiatives
* Understand the CMO market and capabilities that are consistent
with manufacturing requirements. Develop relationships with potential
CMOs that support future CMO needs
* Coordinate interdepartmental activities with Quality Assurance,
Manufacturing, Development and other functions that support commercial
supply.
* Work closely with department management to establish standards and
policies that support key CMO/supplier partnerships.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE:
* Ability to influence and work well with others in a proactive and
constructive manner.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all
levels of an organisation
* An independent self-starter with the ability to resolve supplier
performance challenges and implement process and/or system
improvements
* Ability to develop, analyse, and leverage key metrics to improve
overall business performance
* Proven ability to problem solve, build strong relationships, and
to organise effectively
* Business acumen with an ability to anticipate operational issues
and proactively recommend mitigations/solutions
* Expertise in domestic and international cGMPs
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work across multiple
multi-national sites and diverse cultures
* BS degree in related field required. Advanced degree including MBA
or MS preferred.
* Familiarity with ERP and supply chain systems a plus.

AT LEAST 8 TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** YEARS&#**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**; RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN A RELATED FIELD.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE MANAGING CONTRACT MANUFACTURING HIGHLY DESIRABLE

PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL OPERATIONS AND CGMP ENVIRONMENT(S)
HIGHLY DESIRABLE

TRAVEL REQUIRED ? UP TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**%
DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - OUTSOURCED MANUFACTURING: CORK

CORE PURPOSE:

In this role you will be responsible for the supplier relationship and
performance management of assigned commercial drug product contract
manufacturing organisations (CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s). This
position co-ordinates between all relevant company functions and CMO
functions to ensure strategies and supply plans are executed and
achieved as planned. This includes driving performance of the
strategic relationship under the direction of the department Senior
Director and in conjunction with Commercial Manufacturing, Analytical
Operations, Quality, Development and other functions, as needed.

This position will lead the respective CMO Management Teams for
assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s and support implementation
and execution of CMO initiatives as part of the larger CMO governance
model. This person will work with CMO management to measure and drive
results and initiatives, and to develop and maintain collaborative
relationships. This position will also serve as the production
champion for assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s and will lead
the resolution of supply issues and risk mitigation at respective
CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s.

This person will support Supply Chain Management in the development of
supply mitigation plans with CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s in
response to critical supply issues. Assigned CMO&#**Apply on the
website**;s are expected to be primarily located in Europe.

CORE DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Serve as the primary day to day contact to support the relationship
between the company and assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s
* Serve as the production champion/point of contact (POC) with
assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s to manage and mitigate issues
and drive robust supply of product through co-ordination across
commercial functions.
* Manage external manufacturing activities and relationships. Serve
as the day to day internal representative for CMO management at
assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s.
* Execute strategies that drive effective operational performance
and service levels at CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s. Strong
alignment with Supply Chain,
* Commercial Manufacturing, and Quality is required.
* Lead initiatives that drive a collaborative and robust
relationship and drive alignment between CMO&#**Apply on the
website**;s and the company including but not limited to: Business
reviews, Performance Metrics, Continuous Improvement projects, and
Risk Management.
* Support and effectively execute CMO Management initiatives and
cross-functional efforts, processes and strategies to ensure supply
performance is achieved, both at the CMO and within the company.
* Utilise analytical tools to identify, quantify, and minimize risks
at assigned CMO&#**Apply on the website**;s
* Negotiate and manage key CMO agreements (MSAs, SOWs, Supply
Agreements, Pricing, etc.)
* Implement and manage joint operating procedures between the
company and the supplier/CMO to ensure effective execution.
* Report metrics and lead supplier specific performance improvement
initiatives
* Understand the CMO market and capabilities that are consistent
with manufacturing requirements. Develop relationships with potential
CMOs that support future CMO needs
* Coordinate interdepartmental activities with Quality Assurance,
Manufacturing, Development and other functions that support commercial
supply.
* Work closely with department management to establish standards and
policies that support key CMO/supplier partnerships.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE:
* Ability to influence and work well with others in a proactive and
constructive manner.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all
levels of an organisation
* An independent self-starter with the ability to resolve supplier
performance challenges and implement process and/or system
improvements
* Ability to develop, analyse, and leverage key metrics to improve
overall business performance
* Proven ability to problem solve, build strong relationships, and
to organise effectively
* Business acumen with an ability to anticipate operational issues
and proactively recommend mitigations/solutions
* Expertise in domestic and international cGMPs
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work across multiple
multi-national sites and diverse cultures
* BS degree in related field required. Advanced degree including MBA
or MS preferred.
* Familiarity with ERP and supply chain systems a plus.

AT LEAST 8 TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** YEARS&#**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**; RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN A RELATED FIELD.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE MANAGING CONTRACT MANUFACTURING HIGHLY DESIRABLE

PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL OPERATIONS AND CGMP ENVIRONMENT(S)
HIGHLY DESIRABLE

TRAVEL REQUIRED ? UP TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**%


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