Oversee and optimize partnerships with external manufacturing and supply partners, including CMOs, CPOs, in-licensing, and co-development partners Own operational relationships for all partners within the assigned portfolio Manage strategic relationships with CMOs and CPOs and support Strategic Alliance Management for in-licensing and co-development partnerships Establish high-performing, cross-functional, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective relationships with external manufacturers and suppliers Establish and maintain governance frameworks for partner relationships Lead operations for the assigned portfolio, resolving issues promptly to maintain supply continuity and alignment with business goals Hold partners accountable for contractual obligations and agreed performance standards Oversee contract execution, updates, and renewals with Legal and Procurement Participate in new contract development with Business Development and other departments Lead resolution of high-priority contract escalations and mitigate systemic risks Manage operational performance across supply, service, external operations P&L, and quality Develop performance-management frameworks and lead partner business and performance reviews Track delivery, cost, quality, service-level, and financial KPIs Conduct financial reviews, including Total Cost of Ownership analysis Collaborate with Business Development on due diligence for in-licensing deals Partner with Alliance Management to integrate commercial and manufacturing perspectives Lead cross-functional teams from Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality,



and Technical/MS&T to address disruptions and implement risk mitigation Provide strategic leadership within the Global External Manufacturing Site Leadership Team Shape global external manufacturing strategy, organizational design, and performance management Report to the VP of External Manufacturing and support the company’s external growth strategy Follow safety, ethics, quality, environment, HR, and other compliance policies Requirements University degree or equivalent in Business and/or Science related field (BSc, BASc Engineering or similar preferred) MBA considered an asset Integrated Project Management, Technical Acumen, PMP, Supply Chain Certification considered an asset Strong decision-making, communication, facilitation skills and attention to detail Robust interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to internal and external partners Excellent leadership skills and proven experience holding cross-functional members accountable and facilitating the decision-making process Experience with the creation and management of contracts and associated terms and conditions of Supply agreements Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical products, including technical/scientific and commercial knowledge Familiarity with product development, manufacturing, packaging, testing, and relevant equipment and facility operations Ability to function in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment Strong understanding of enterprise systems such as SAP, MSP,



and EPM Computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and project management software Excellent oral and written English communication skills 10+ years’ experience in external manufacturing and supply in the pharmaceutical industry Experience managing partner relationships Proven executive-level communication and relationship skills Proven ability to lead, ideally in a matrix-managed environment, and motivate people with varied skills Business and finance acumen to understand cross-functional processes, requirements, and information flows and translate gaps into solutions Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing external manufacturing partnerships, including contract execution and performance management, while ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals. Possesses strong leadership and decision-making skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and optimize operational performance. Highest-signal resume keywords External Manufacturing Management Contract Management Performance Management Frameworks Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge Cross-Functional Leadership ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Integrated Project Management Supply Chain Certification Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Contract Creation and Management Technical Acumen Soft Skills Strong Decision-Making Excellent Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Attention to Detail Facilitation Skills Certifications & Qualifications PMP MBA Industry Keywords Pharmaceutical Products Supply Agreements Governance Frameworks Risk Mitigation Quality Compliance Tools & Technologies SAP MSP EPM Project Management Software #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, External Manufacturing – Supply Operations (Toronto)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Toronto