ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR CMO OPERATIONS (M/F/D)

Job Description 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.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director CMO Operations (m/f/d) to join Network Strategy & Third-Party Sales (NSTPS).
Under the direction of the NSTPS Director, the Associate Director (m/f/d) is responsible for providing supply contract management to our clients and maintaining the supply relationship an integrated GPO network of 8 supply sites with total annual sales more than $300M.
The Associate Director (m/f/d) will maintain the CMO operating model of our Manufacturing Division and interface directly with third-party External Manufacturing and Global Procurement organizations to effectively resolve conflicts, successfully negotiate and amend existing supply agreements and preserve high quality third-party supply as a critical customer to our Manufacturing Division.
Responsibilities Third-Party Management Support the Joint Management Committee (JMC) governance structure in alignment with the Manufacturing Supply Agreements (MSA), maintain established ways of working and serve as JMC Working Team member.
Understand and support solving escalated significant disagreements that cannot be resolved within the normal Site Supply and Focus Factory Team engagement structure.
Track financial take-or-pay commitments and discard liabilities and support Finance in the annual financial true-up process.
Negotiate annual material cost component changes to supply prices.
Execute supply agreement amendments and letter agreements as needed.
Monitor adherence to supply disentanglement plans.
Internal Supplier Network Management ·       Support each site CMO team to Organon, participating in FFT meetings, monthly Site Supply Reviews, and annual Business Review Meetings to ensure all supply obligations are met while balancing company needs.
·       Support sites in resolving commercial issues requiring multiply supply site engagement and above site escalation.
·       Support monthly CMO Ops meeting, bringing all site relationship leads together to share issues, best practices, and consistent adherence to 3P agreement terms.
·       Track adherence to supply and financial performance metrics.
Risk Management Proactively identify and mitigate risks, bringing innovation into every day thinking.
Identify and raise issues and conflicting priorities for quick resolution.
Communication Support timely and effective upward and downward communication (e.
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global sites, functions, external partner) related to supply performance.
Leadership Capabilities Be skilled in effectively managing virtual teams and influence both horizontally and vertically.
Drive results and have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
Be able to maintain focus on the key project goals and priorities, but also be able to dive into the detail to facilitate problem resolution and ensure project success.
Cultural sensitivity, diversity, and effectiveness Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving and accountability.
Education Minimum Requirement.
Bachelor’s degree required (Sciences, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management) Required Experience and Skills.
Minimum of ten (10) years combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Procurement with a demonstrated record of solid achievements within a pharma environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels (executive, customer, individual contributor) as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to develop high quality working relationships, both internally and externally Able to work in both strategic and tactical space within the drug product lifecycle.
Flexibility with working schedule and availability to travel Preferred Experience and Skills.
Biopharmaceutical experience with strong working knowledge in manufacturing operations and supply chain preferred.
Able to lead a cross functional and globally diverse team and successfully influence with indirect authority.
Experienced working with third-party partners Relationship management Negotiation and conflict resolution skills Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide.
Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
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No Travel Requirements.
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