Contract Manufacturing Manager (CMO - API)
Centrient Pharmaceuticals is a leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics and provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and finished dosage forms.
We stand at the centre of modern healthcare as a maker of essential and life-saving medicines.
With our commitment to Quality, Reliability, and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 2200 employees work continuously to meet our customers' needs.
We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Founded 150 years ago as the 'Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek', our company was known as Gist Brocades.
Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States, and Mexico.
Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.
The Position
The CMO Manager will support the ESO Head in screening, identifying, and selecting CMOs in the scope of new APIs.
Supported by a multi-function team, they will lead the negotiation process following compliance, business, and technical guidelines.
They will be the first contact person of the ESO team in Pipeline and Portfolio API projects.
Main Activities and Responsibilities:
* Own the C(D)MO selection process, including selection criteria definition.
* Use in-depth knowledge of global manufacturing and supply chain regulations, combined with excellent facilitation and organizational skills to lead the cross-functional effort to identify, select, and negotiate supply agreements with API C(D)MOs.
* Propose manufacturing options to project governance, including potential backup plans for manufacturing options.
* Negotiate supplier and C(D)MO contracts at the best possible prices and commercial conditions, following compliance, regulatory, and commercial guidelines.
* Keep close contact with running projects of Pipeline and Portfolio from early phases, aiming to start C(D)MO screening process aligned with project milestones.
* Conduct routine evaluations of global contract manufacturing capabilities; develop and maintain a robust database of third-party manufacturers, based on technology capabilities, geography, regulatory approvals, and any other criteria identified.
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate:
* University/Master's degree in Commercial, Supply Chain, and/or Business.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement or External Supply Organization in the Pharmaceutical/Chemical industry.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken).
* Proven industry experience of cGMPs (US, EU) for biologics or pharmaceuticals.
* Experience in the regulatory and quality environment and associated guidelines for the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical APIs.
* Proven track record in selection and contract negotiations with CDMOs in the pharma industry.
* Strong communication skills; communicates effectively with a diverse audience.
* Excellent organizational skills to lead a multi-function team towards selection and negotiation processes.
* Strong negotiation skills, combined with flexibility and empathy.
Benefits
Terms and Reward
We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals.
The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere.
The Procedure
Please submit your application via the 'apply' button and upload your CV & cover letter in English.