Director of External Manufacturing Operations

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Director / Lead External Manufacturing to oversee operations for North America. The role involves managing relationships with CMOs and ensuring compliance and cost efficiency while supporting new product launches. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, along with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in contract manufacturing management in an international environment.
• Strong operational expertise in pharmaceutical supply chain and generics business model.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for North America to ensure reliable product supply.
• Coordinate with CMOs/CPOs for on-time delivery of compliant drug products.
• Manage the commercial product lifecycle including raw material changes.
• Review and approve CMOs invoices for timely payments.

Skills

Contract manufacturing management

Pharmaceutical supply chain expertise

Proficiency in SAP

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Postgraduate degree in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

A pharmaceutical company in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Director / Lead External Manufacturing to oversee operations for North America. The role involves managing relationships with CMOs and ensuring compliance and cost efficiency while supporting new product launches. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, along with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare.