Lead external manufacturing and supply partnerships at Apotex, applying pharmaceutical operations expertise, contract management, and strategic leadership.

The Director oversees CMOs, CPOs, in-licensing, and co-development partners within an assigned portfolio. This senior leader owns operational relationships, manages performance, and supports Apotex’s external growth strategy. The role works across Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Technical, Business Development, Legal, and Alliance Management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Manage strategic CMO and CPO relationships across the assigned portfolio

Establish governance frameworks with Strategic Alliance Management

Lead performance reviews, escalations, and operational issue resolution

Oversee supply and technology transfer contract execution





Lead cross-functional disruption and risk mitigation efforts

Requirements

University degree in Business, Science, or a related field

10+ years’ pharmaceutical external manufacturing and supply experience

Experience managing partner relationships and supply agreements

Robust leadership in matrix-managed, cross-functional environments

Pharmaceutical product, manufacturing, packaging, and testing knowledge

Bring pharmaceutical supply, contract, and partner leadership to Apotex’s global external manufacturing portfolio and growth strategy.

📌 Director External Manufacturing Supply (Winnipeg)
🏢 APOTEX
📍 Winnipeg