Supplier Relations Project Manager

Job Description: Pay Range $56hr – $59hr

Responsibilities:

• Leads a cross-functional virtual plant team (VPT) in a matrix structure.
• Promotes team development, fosters teamwork, and builds relationships within the VPT.
• Drives performance and continuous improvement within the assigned CMOs to mitigate risks and optimize value.
• Manages and maintains positive relations with the assigned CMOs through structured supplier relationship models.
• Develops and executes operational budgets for the assigned CMOs and ensures alignment with External Manufacturings goals and objectives.
• Ensures the successful resolution of all issues that may impact timely supply of product and/or contractual obligations.
• Effectively manages all operational activities to deliver supply from the CMOs. Contract Monitor for the assigned business.
• Executes CMO specific strategies and processes in line with ExM Mission Statement.
• Proactively identifies supply risks and implements strategies to avoid or minimize their impact.
• Accountable for the performance of the assigned CMOs.
• Responsible for reviewing and communicating CMO performance metrics and the development of the improvement plans as warranted.
• Leads Business Review processes.
• Accountable for CMO Business Continuity Risk Assessment.
• Ensures projects executed at the assigned CMOs are delivered in line with client’s requirements.
• Collaborates with Finance for product cost standards, variances.
• Supports the transfer and launch of new products.
• Develop detailed project timelines, resource plans, and charters.
• Leads a cross-functional project team(s) in a matrix structure.
• Create and manage project budgets.
• Deliver on-time project execution.
• Identify & facilitate resolution of risks and roadblocks.
• Communicate program & project status.
• Achieve governance endorsements.
• Leverage standard project management tools (Tableau, Microsoft project, etc.) & align with established business processes (charters, PMO, etc.).
• Drive standardization of tools and templates to enable efficient and consistent tracking and reporting of projects in line with best practices.

Designee Responsibilities:

• This position can be a designee for Senior Director, External Manufacturing.

Required Competencies:

• Operations experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing to cGMP standards including extensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines and validation practices.
• Successful track record in execution and completion of objectives and projects.
• Able to effectively transfer complex knowledge regarding science and engineering procedures.
• Ability to apply technical and cross-functional expertise to address complex operations problems.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams and to work effectively with cross-functional & multi-location teams
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required.
• Financial and project management skills
• Experience of a culturally diverse workplace through international projects or global teams.
• Experience negotiating supply agreements with CMOs.

Required Qualification(s) and Desired Experience:

• BS/MS/PhD in engineering, chemistry, pharmacy or related pharmaceutical sciences.
• MBA, C.P.M. and Project Management Certifications (ie. PMP) desired.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or related industry

Cynet Systems