Global CMO Clinical Packaging Site Manager (m/f/d)

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in Kaiseraugst, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated

Global CMO Clinical Packaging Site Manager for a temporary assignment of 11 months.

This role is responsible for the operational and strategic management of clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly outsourced to a global network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

Operating within a strictly regulated Gx P/GMP environment, the position serves as the central operational link between internal supply chain functions, procurement, and external manufacturing partners.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• CMO Site Management: Organize and oversee clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly production outsourced to a global network of CMOs.
• Project & Delivery

Oversight: Proactively manage CMO project onboarding, communications, timelines, and delivery performance for outsourced clinical packaging orders to meet supply chain needs while adhering to cost and quality standards.

• Procurement & Contracting: Partner with Procurement and key stakeholders to drive Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), negotiate supply agreements, and select vendors.
• Strategy & Budgeting: Support leadership in defining supply strategies for non-standard supply chains. Own the budgeting process and submission for CMO project variable costs.
• Process Ownership & Governance: Establish team scope and division of responsibilities with upstream functions (e. g., device CMO team). Define, track, and report CMO team KPIs.
• S&OP Representation: Actively drive network supply outcomes and represent the CMO function in the CD&OP process.
• Managing operational orders, and master data in SAP
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Lead SRM activities and partner with CMOs to ensure long‑term capability and capacity for predictable delivery.
• Financial & Order

Execution: Create and maintain Purchase Orders in the purchasing system, review/approve CMO invoices, and execute pre- and post-production order management in the ERP system.

• Continuous

Improvement: Identify and champion process improvement opportunities, applying technical expertise to resolve complex supply chain issues.

Serve as an SME/primary contact for key strategic initiatives.

Must Haves

• Degree: BA/BS degree, preferably in a technical, business, or supply chain discipline. Master’s degree is a plus (*)
• Work Experience: 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, supply chain management, or manufacturing. (***)
• Domain Knowledge: Strong preference for experience in clinical drug manufacturing, clinical supply chain, or contract manufacturing management
• GMP Experience: Required
• IT / Tool Skills: Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English (required); basic German skills are beneficial.
• Shift Flexibility: Flexibility to adapt to global working hours (e. g., starting as early as 7:00 AM for SSF teams or working until 6:00 PM for Switzerland-based teams).
• Solid understanding of pharma supply chains, contract manufacturing, and clinical operations.
• Proven project planning, project management, and resource management skills.
• Strong leadership experience in taking projects from initiation through final delivery.
• High cultural awareness and social competence for global stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and system‑oriented skills with high attention to detail.
• High integrity and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and presentation skills.

Nice to Haves

• Professional certifications: APICS, SCOR, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Process/Management training: PMP, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.

Benefits

• Become part of one of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued.
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus featuring green spaces, meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative work environment
• Start with a professional onboarding process and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, on-site parking spaces are available to you (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant fuel discounts with our fuel card
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