Director optimizing Apotex’s external manufacturing and supply partnerships. Leading contracts, performance, due diligence, and cross-functional operations for pharmaceutical products.
Responsibilities
Oversee and optimize partnerships with external manufacturing and supply partners, including CMOs, CPOs, in-licensing, and co-development partners
Own operational relationships for all partners within the assigned portfolio
Manage strategic relationships with CMOs and CPOs and support Strategic Alliance Management for in-licensing and co-development partnerships
Establish high-performing, cross-functional, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective relationships with external manufacturers and suppliers
Establish and maintain governance frameworks for partner relationships
Lead operations for the assigned portfolio, resolving issues promptly to maintain supply continuity and alignment with business goals
Hold partners accountable for contractual obligations and agreed performance standards
Oversee contract execution, updates, and renewals with Legal and Procurement
Participate in new contract development with Business Development and other departments
Lead resolution of high-priority contract escalations and mitigate systemic risks
Manage operational performance across supply, service, external operations P&L, and quality
Develop performance-management frameworks and lead partner business and performance reviews
Track delivery, cost, quality, service-level, and financial KPIs
Conduct financial reviews, including Total Cost of Ownership analysis
Collaborate with Business Development on due diligence for in-licensing deals
Partner with Alliance Management to integrate commercial and manufacturing perspectives
Lead cross-functional teams from Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Technical/MS&T to address disruptions and implement risk mitigation
Provide strategic leadership within the Global External Manufacturing Site Leadership Team
Shape global external manufacturing strategy, organizational design, and performance management
Report to the VP of External Manufacturing and support the company’s external growth strategy
Follow safety, ethics, quality, environment, HR, and other compliance policies
Requirements
University degree or equivalent in Business and/or Science related field (BSc, BASc Engineering or similar preferred)
MBA considered an asset
Integrated Project Management, Technical Acumen, PMP, Supply Chain Certification considered an asset
Strong decision-making, communication, facilitation skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to internal and external partners
Excellent leadership skills and proven experience holding cross-functional members accountable and facilitating the decision-making process
Experience with the creation and management of contracts and associated terms and conditions of Supply agreements
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical products, including technical/scientific and commercial knowledge
Familiarity with product development, manufacturing, packaging, testing, and relevant equipment and facility operations
Ability to function in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment
Strong understanding of enterprise systems such as SAP, MSP, and EPM
Computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and project management software
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
10+ years’ experience in external manufacturing and supply in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience managing partner relationships
Proven executive-level communication and relationship skills
Proven ability to lead, ideally in a matrix-managed environment, and motivate people with varied skills
Business and finance acumen to understand cross-functional processes, requirements, and information flows and translate gaps into solutions
Benefits
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of the recruitment process
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