Job Description Overview
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Position Description External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director (Ops AD), in partnership with the respective functional representatives, is responsible for ensuring the reliable supply of quality products at competitive costs from external manufacturing partners (EPs) and for integrating these EP into our Company's supply chain appropriately.
The Ops AD is the owner and primary point of contact for all interactions between our Manufacturing Division and the assigned EPs. S/he is responsible to establish boundaries and ground rules for engagement with the EPs. This role will support management of critical site(s) in the U.S. for the Integrated Launch Excellence team. The number of sites an Ops AD is accountable for will depend upon factors such as product type, size and/or complexity of supply agreement, geography, etc.
Primary Activities
To achieve World Class Supplier (WCS) level performances, the Ops AD shall be able to drive global competitiveness on cost and lead-time with 100% compliance for each of the EP s/he manages.
The Ops AD shall serve as “Virtual Plant Manager” for key EPs to achieve in-depth understanding of the EPs’ systems, capabilities and capacity utilization, and to be actively engaged in the EPs’ operations to ensure reliability of our Company’s supply chain.
The Ops AD is the primary owner of our Manufacturing Division relationship with the EP and the point of contact for all interactions between the two parties.
Dispute resolution (w/ appropriate escalation)
Balancing our Company’s delivery requirements with contract manufacturer’s production plan.
Materials Management (ERP transactions, Logistics)
Oversight of shop floor production (determining when an ExM functional rep should be deployed to the contract manufacturer’s facility)
Continuous Improvement activities
Position Qualifications Education Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s degree minimum in the Engineering, Medical, Science or Business and a minimum
No less than seven-year combined experiences in commercial / business and manufacturing (operations, project management, or quality, technology, supply chain etc.) function in pharmaceutical, chemical or related industry required (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
Required Experience and Skills
Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, collaboration, negotiation and analytical skills.
Has demonstrated strong leadership in a teamwork environment and with strong team coordination abilities.
Strong business acumen
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to handle complex project in difficult environment. Must be decisive in ambiguous environment.
Cultural awareness and sensitivities.
\ Required Skills Accountability, Adaptability, API Manufacturing, Contract Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mitigated Risks, Operational Excellence, Operational Strategies, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmacology, Process Improvements, Procurement, Production Scheduling, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Based Approach, Supply Change Management, Vendor Management
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Salary Range $129,000.00 - $203,100.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Location Requirements US and Puerto Rico Residents Only.
Travel Requirements 25%
Relocation No relocation
VISA Sponsorship No
Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid
Shift Not Indicated
Valid Driving License No
Hazardous Material(s) n/a
Job Posting End Date 02/11/2026
Requisition ID R382898
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Position Description External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director (Ops AD), in partnership with the respective functional representatives, is responsible for ensuring the reliable supply of quality products at competitive costs from external manufacturing partners (EPs) and for integrating these EP into our Company's supply chain appropriately.
The Ops AD is the owner and primary point of contact for all interactions between our Manufacturing Division and the assigned EPs. S/he is responsible to establish boundaries and ground rules for engagement with the EPs. This role will support management of critical site(s) in the U.S. for the Integrated Launch Excellence team. The number of sites an Ops AD is accountable for will depend upon factors such as product type, size and/or complexity of supply agreement, geography, etc.
Primary Activities
To achieve World Class Supplier (WCS) level performances, the Ops AD shall be able to drive global competitiveness on cost and lead-time with 100% compliance for each of the EP s/he manages.
The Ops AD shall serve as “Virtual Plant Manager” for key EPs to achieve in-depth understanding of the EPs’ systems, capabilities and capacity utilization, and to be actively engaged in the EPs’ operations to ensure reliability of our Company’s supply chain.
The Ops AD is the primary owner of our Manufacturing Division relationship with the EP and the point of contact for all interactions between the two parties.
Dispute resolution (w/ appropriate escalation)
Balancing our Company’s delivery requirements with contract manufacturer’s production plan.
Materials Management (ERP transactions, Logistics)
Oversight of shop floor production (determining when an ExM functional rep should be deployed to the contract manufacturer’s facility)
Continuous Improvement activities
Position Qualifications Education Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s degree minimum in the Engineering, Medical, Science or Business and a minimum
No less than seven-year combined experiences in commercial / business and manufacturing (operations, project management, or quality, technology, supply chain etc.) function in pharmaceutical, chemical or related industry required (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
Required Experience and Skills
Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, collaboration, negotiation and analytical skills.
Has demonstrated strong leadership in a teamwork environment and with strong team coordination abilities.
Strong business acumen
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to handle complex project in difficult environment. Must be decisive in ambiguous environment.
Cultural awareness and sensitivities.
\ Required Skills Accountability, Adaptability, API Manufacturing, Contract Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mitigated Risks, Operational Excellence, Operational Strategies, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmacology, Process Improvements, Procurement, Production Scheduling, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Based Approach, Supply Change Management, Vendor Management
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Salary Range $129,000.00 - $203,100.00
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Location Requirements US and Puerto Rico Residents Only.
Travel Requirements 25%
Relocation No relocation
VISA Sponsorship No
Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid
Shift Not Indicated
Valid Driving License No
Hazardous Material(s) n/a
Job Posting End Date 02/11/2026
Requisition ID R382898
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