CMO Manager Animal Health Global Supply

The Position

You will steer and manage as virtual production site manager a portfolio of external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for Animal Health to ensure successful industrialization/launch, supply robustness and cost management for assigned product portfolio.

This position is located in Ingelheim; however, the area of responsibility covers CMOs globally (EU, Americas and Asia).

This position is limited for 3 years.
Tasks & Responsibilities

1. You will lead and coordinate a matrix team across key functional groups and provide direction. You manage divers and conflicting interests within a very complex environment regarding product portfolio and interfaces.
2. In addition, you will liaise with Business Partners to translate business requirements into an optimal supply strategy and set up with the involvement of all relevant functions.
3. With your practical experience and insight into how manufacturing sites operate, you will oversee a robust supply of marketed products from the CMO cluster and ensure the flawless launch of newly developed, innovative products in collaboration with R&D.
4. You will evaluate external partnerships based on performance indicators / monitoring tools and the feedback received to foster a culture of continuous process improvement.

Requirements

1. Master\’s degree or diploma in Pharmaceutics or Chemistry, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
2. Several years of professional experience within the supply chain in pharmaceutical industrial operations & manufacturing of finished products, including proven ability to manage complex and crisis situations
3. Basic knowledge about the global CMO market, market developments, business relationship, B2B and key account management
4. Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal functions (Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal etc.) as well as external CMOs up to senior management
5. Good financial/business acumen with high sense of personal accountability and integrity
6. Strong international/intercultural communication and negotiations skills; willingness to travel
7. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, German language skills beneficial

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