External Manufacturing Lead – Pharma Ops & Tech Transfer

Collegium Pharmaceutical; Stoughton (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 148,500; Full time

Job summary

Collegium Pharmaceutical in Massachusetts is seeking a Manager to oversee External Manufacturing operations across the product portfolio, executing the manufacturing strategy and supporting Technical Operations initiatives. You will manage data, external manufacturing processes, analysis and reporting to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes partnerships with CMOs and cross-functional teams to drive process transfers, scale-up, validation and continued process

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Well organised – natural ability to think, communicate and conduct your work.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and rapid growth and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Operate with a quality‑first mindset while driving collaboration within the team.
• Manage technical lifecycle of products including technology transfers, scale‑up, process validation, and continued process verification.
• Oversee compliant execution of the tactical manufacturing strategy for external manufacturing partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Life Sciences

MS with 1-3 years of industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Collegium Pharmaceutical in Massachusetts is seeking a Manager to oversee External Manufacturing operations across the product portfolio, executing the manufacturing strategy and supporting Technical Operations initiatives. You will manage data, external manufacturing processes, analysis and reporting to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes partnerships with CMOs and cross-functional teams to drive process transfers, scale-up, validation and continued process