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CDMO-CTO Management Strategy and Operations Director

Scorpion Therapeutics, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173

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Role Summary

CDMO-CTO Management Strategy and Operations Director. Location: Lexington, MA. Hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities

Support alignment of strategic supplier base with network strategies, Future Fit, Digital Readiness, and Innovation needs, working closely with each PharmSci R&D function (Drug Product & Device Development, Analytical Development, Biologics Process Development, Synthetic Molecules Process Development, and Program Leadership). Develop and maintain CDMO-CTO Management’s Vendor Network Strategy through continuous governance and evaluation of performance, effectiveness and strategic fit of vendors selected. Continually optimize and socialize CDMO-CTO Relationship Management operating model and standardize supplier-centric processes to maximize efficiencies with internal stakeholders (PharmSci Technical functions, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Global Manufacturing Services) and strategic external suppliers. Create and maintain necessary GXP documentation and trainings on operating model. Support ongoing management and oversight of existing critical vendors including performance management, KPIs, business/financial risk evaluations, and governance. Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Business or scientific field. MBA or Masters Degree preferred. Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant clinical/commercial drug, device, and/or combination product Pharmaceutical experience. Skills

Strong relationship-building with internal stakeholders to facilitate operating model awareness and consistency. Ability to proactively identify program/portfolio risks and develop robust mitigation and contingency plans. Professional ability to identify, action, or elevate internal and external supplier issues and conflicts in a timely manner. Capacity to partner with stakeholders to select among existing or develop new CDMOs to meet program requirements and augment manufacturing network capabilities. Establish clear and consistent supplier governance models, meeting cadence, and escalation paths. Ability to establish and support global network/supplier strategies aligned with R&D function needs and long-term goals. Critical review and problem-solving skills for complex business challenges, with the ability to propose potential solutions. Additional Requirements

This position is classified as “hybrid” by Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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