Contract Manufacturing Specialist

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Kaiseraugst; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Specialist to lead outsourced clinical packaging programs and manage vendor relationships across CMOs. You will drive onboarding, timelines and cost controls while ensuring top quality and on-time delivery for global clinical supplies.

The role requires 5+ years in pharma or contract manufacturing, strong project leadership, and fluency in English (German a plus). The position is based at Kaiseraugst, with cross-functional collaboration across global

Qualifikationen

• BA/BS degree in supply chain, business or technical field.
• 5+ years in pharma, clinical supply or contract manufacturing.
• Fluent in Business English; German is a plus.
• Project management certifications such as APICS, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead Global CMO Operations: oversee clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly outsourced to CMOs.
• Drive onboarding, communication, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery with cost/quality control.
• Negotiate supply agreements; manage RFPs/SOWs and SRM activities with Procurement.
• Own variable cost budgeting for CMO projects and define specialized supply strategies.
• Manage pre- and post-production packaging orders in SAP; issue POs and review invoices.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain experience

Project leadership

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Ausbildung

BA/BS in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Jobbeschreibung

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of global clinical supply chains? As a Contract Manufacturing Specialist within PTDS Production Enablement, you will manage outsourced clinical packaging portfolios and negotiate key supply agreements. Join Roche in delivering transformative medicines to patients worldwide seamlessly, on time, and with optimal quality.

Opportunity

• Lead Global CMO Operations: Serve as the primary Site Manager overseeing clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly outsourced across our international network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Drive Performance & Timelines: Proactively manage CMO onboarding, communication, and project timelines to ensure predictable, on-time delivery while maintaining strict cost and quality standards.
• Master Vendor Management & Procurement: Partner with Procurement to run Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), negotiate supply agreements, and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities.
• Shape Supply Strategies & Budgeting: Collaborate with leadership to define specialized supply strategies for non-standard products and own the variable cost budgeting process for CMO projects.
• Oversee End-to-End Financials & Systems: Manage pre- and post-production packaging orders in the ERP system, issue Purchase Orders, review and approve invoices, and ensure full alignment in SAP.
• Track KPIs & Represent the Function: Define, monitor, and report key CMO performance metrics while representing the clinical packaging function in global cross-functional processes like CD&OP.
• Foster Capability & Capacity Building: Work closely with CMO partners to ensure long-term production capacity, alignment on operational expectations, and cross-functional synergy with internal Roche teams.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to identify efficiency opportunities, drive digital/process innovations, and solve complex supply chain challenges.

Who you are

• Experienced Supply Chain Professional: You bring a BA/BS degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field) along with 5+ years of experience in the pharma industry, clinical supply chain, or contract manufacturing.
• Strong Project Leader & Decision Maker: You have proven expertise in project management (APICS, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma certifications are a plus) and a track record of driving complex initiatives independently with sound judgment.
• Systems & SAP Proficient: You hold solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and a strong eye for detail.
• Global Mindset & Cultural Agility: You excel in cross-cultural environments, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and social competence when collaborating with global partners across different time zones.
• Strategic Negotiator & Stakeholder Manager: You possess strong business acumen to negotiate agreements, build trusting relationships with suppliers, and align internal stakeholder priorities toward organizational goals.
• Excellent Communicator: You are an articulate, professional communicator across all corporate levels, with fluent Business English skills (German is a plus).
• Adaptable & Flexible Team Player: You thrive in a fast-paced, global matrix setup and bring the flexibility required to seamlessly collaborate across international time zones (e.g., US, Europe, Asia).

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Kaiseraugst. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Lets build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe its urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.