Senior Expert – External Partnerships Manager (CDMO / GMP / Pharma)

Overview:

Join a leading pharmaceutical organization as a Senior Expert in External Partnerships Management (EPM), where you’ll play a critical role in managing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) relationships. You’ll act as the primary liaison for external partners, ensuring robust compliance with GMP regulations, streamlining outsourcing activities, and supporting technical operations and pharmaceutical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• CDMO Relationship Management:
  Act as the primary point of contact for assigned CDMOs, ensuring strong and transparent partnerships across a global supplier portfolio.

• GMP & Compliance Oversight:
  Maintain a state of regulatory compliance, overseeing GMP audit readiness, Quality Agreements, and third-party assessments.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Lead external business interactions in collaboration with QA, procurement, R&D, and technical operations teams.

• Risk & Performance Monitoring:
  Continuously evaluate CDMO performance metrics, identify operational risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Contract Negotiation:
  Represent internal technical development teams during supplier contract negotiations, including Master Service Agreements and outsourcing strategies.

• Change Management & Communication:
  Stay informed of key changes at external sites (equipment, capabilities, organizational shifts) and communicate impact across internal stakeholders.

• Outsourcing Support:
  Drive supplier selection, RFP creation, and alignment with broader RLT (Radioligand Therapy) development strategy.

• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for operational excellence in supplier relationship management, leveraging data, automation, and digital tools.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 4–6 years of experience in external manufacturing, CDMO oversight, or pharmaceutical supplier management.

• Strong background in GMP compliance, pharmaceutical development, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams.

• Proven negotiation and analytical skills; ability to manage complex partnerships and resolve issues proactively.

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