External Manufacturing Lead — CMO Partnerships & Supply

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Parental leave

401k matching program

Job summary

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to manage external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for commercial product manufacturing in Washington, DC. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and quality delivery of products while managing complex supply chains in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations, or CMC.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to manage external CMOs for commercial drug product operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of commercial supply and meet inventory targets.
• Lead operational oversight of CMOs, including production performance.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure product quality across manufacturing processes.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional team management

Process validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related discipline

Job description

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to manage external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for commercial product manufacturing in Washington, DC. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and quality delivery of products while managing complex supply chains in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a 401k matching program.