Sr. Manager Manufacturing
- Lead initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance at CMOs, focusing on yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and right-first-time execution
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for CMO operations—driving accountability and continuous improvement
- Align governance models for CMO oversight and coordinate with internal operational teams for execution
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively through structured operational reviews and risk management processes
- Support business continuity planning and execution for external manufacturing network
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the external manufacturing network, including process efficiency, yield improvement, and material optimization initiatives.
- Lead value engineering and lean manufacturing efforts with CMOs to reduce cost of goods while maintaining product quality and compliance.
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain teams to track cost drivers, develop annual manufacturing budgets, and achieve savings targets.
- Support contract negotiations by providing technical and cost insights to optimize pricing structures and service agreements.
- Parter with Manufacturing, Finance and CMO teams for maximizing manufacturing scheduling efficiency
- Evaluate make-vs-buy and sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective use of manufacturing capacity
- Manage a portfolio of projects for the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations to enhance quality, improve delivery and efficiency, and lower operating costs
- Serve as the operational project lead for COGM reduction initiatives across Manufacturing and Supply Chain networks
- Apply structured project management tools (timelines, dashboards, risk logs) to ensure transparency and effective decision-making
- Represent manufacturing on critical projects in the CMC project portfolio
- Support investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and regulatory inspections as required
- Provide technical and operational input on process optimization, scaling strategies, and product lifecycle improvements
- Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related field required; MBA/MS degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or technical operations, with at least 4 years in cell therapy or ATMP manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading CMO operations for commercial or late-stage products.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional manufacturing projects.
- Strong background in operational excellence, Lean or Six Sigma principles, and performance management preferred.
- Experience in technology transfer, process validation, and continuous improvement at commercial scale.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Analytical and data-driven mindset focused on metrics and results.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced, and global environment
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