Associate Director, Supply Chain - CMO Management & Project Management

BeiGene; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Manager/Associate Director in Supply Chain to manage global Contract Manufacturing operations. The role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and improving processes for successful project execution in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a scientific background, extensive experience in project management, and a collaborative approach to exceeding performance goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical and 401(k)

Discretionary equity awards

Opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical CMC development.
• Strong operational knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry required.
• Ability to interact with multiple layers of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of global Contract Manufacturing partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for on-time commercial launch.
• Drive productivity through strategic initiatives with CMOs.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

Sr. Manager/Associate Director, Supply Chain CMO Management & PM willown and enable the communication, coordinate tasks between the contract manufacturers (CMO) and the functions within the company to meet contract's deliverables, provide services, and keep the relationship positive & on track and deliver performance goals. He/she will also work with functions within the company to support and/or lead new product introduction, new market launches as necessary. This role will be focused on process improvement and change management to ensure cross functional alignment in supporting successful tech transfers, qualifications at CMOs.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• The position is responsible for a managing all aspects of global Contract Manufacturing partnerships, driving productivity through strategic initiatives with Contract Manufacturers (CMO)
• In partnership with Quality, CMC, Procurement, Supply Planning to ensure manufacturing performance, cost objectives and quality goals are met or exceeded at CMOs
• The role requires strong manufacturing and operational knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry and ability to collaborate and influence in cross functional areas internally and externally
• Manage and direct the business relationship with contract manufacturers, navigating issues and negotiating solutions to ensure efficient and cost-effective production & continuity of supply
• Partner with internal stakeholders such as CMC, Regulatory, Quality to ensure on time commercial launch & new market launch of products according to the company’s commercialization, quality, safety, regulatory compliance requirements, and contractual commitments with CMOs
• Develop and maintain CMO management governance structure, communication matrix, standard templates (“playbook”) to properly address supply chain and quality issues with timely root cause and corrective actions, develop short & long-term mitigation plan for supply stability from CMOs
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, and other internal departments to cross-functionally resolve elevated issues
• Develop & maintain KPIs for CMO
• Oversee monthly actual-to-budget cost variances, identify root cause and drive cost improvements
• Promote and drive contract manufacturing production efficiency
• Support Procurement to negotiate CMO contracts, amendments, and renewals, aligning with the business strategies
• Project management of multiple complex project teams for commercial, and operational excellence
• Manage new product and new market launch activities related to supply chain along with other key functions (Commercial, S&OP,Manufacturing, SC Planning, Logistics, Quality, MDM, and commercial Artwork services) and track progress for on-time launch
• Key business partner in the project core team monitoring key milestone progress against the plan and communicating achievements or deviations to launch plans
• Ensure that identified continuous improvement opportunities in the overall launch processes. Work closely with key business partners in Tech Ops, Regulatory; Supply Chain; Commercial; Quality to establish clear processes and deliverables.
• Reports milestones per plan in a consistent manner to meet the Launch objectives and metrics
• Monitors project execution and adjusts plans. Facilitates project communications and documentation
• Collaborates with the team to resolve issues and organizes team to execute on the corrective actions
• Ensures project work complies with established practices, policies, and processes
• Assist in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Interface with all levels of management

Competencies:

• Experience in pharmaceutical project management
• Strong experience in Project Management Office (PMO) processes, creating templates, and training materials
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of setting priorities and managing high workload
• Strong communication skills written and verbal including oral presentation skills
• Ability to interact with multiple layers of the organization with demonstrated success initiating change and influencing at all levels
• Understands comprehensive global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. GMP, GDP)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Strong collaboration and excellent team skills to be successful in cross-functional and multi-cultural teams

Education Required: Bachelors degree is required in a scientific field. Minimum 10 years’ experience within biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical CMC development, GMP and regulatory requirements

Computer Skills: In-depth knowledge and skill with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and other reporting/tracking tools.

Other Qualifications: Due to global nature of company early morning or evening meeting may be required.

Travel: 20%

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $134,500.00 - $184,500.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.