External Manufacturing Manager

Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement program

Parental leave

Wellness program

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Holidays

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Manager to oversee day-to-day operations with contract manufacturing and packaging partners, driving supplier performance and supply continuity. You will lead Virtual Plant Team activities and collaborate with Quality Operations and Technical Services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or external manufacturing, with travel about 20% and a hybrid work schedule in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or external manufacturing.
• Experience working with CMOs, CPOs, or external supply partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned CMO and CPO partners.
• Lead Virtual Plant Team governance and performance reviews for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Manage production schedules, supply commitments, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate issue resolution and escalation management across internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Quality and Technical Services to drive supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure contract adherence and execution of supplier commitments.
• Track and mitigate supply continuity risks.
• Support product launches, technology transfers, validation activities, and lifecycle changes.
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and action plan execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the external supply network.
• Develop operational dashboards and supplier performance scorecards.

Skills

CMO experience

External manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.

Innovating every day.™

Position Summary

As the External Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day operational management of assigned contract manufacturing and packaging partners supporting Cosette's Brand Portfolio. Working closely with Quality Operations and Technical Services, you will lead Virtual Plant Team activities that drive supplier performance, contract adherence, supply continuity, and operational excellence across the external manufacturing network.

How You'll Spend Your Day

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned CMO and CPO partners.
• Lead Virtual Plant Team governance and performance reviews for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Manage production schedules, supply commitments, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate issue resolution and escalation management across internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Quality and Technical Services to drive supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure contract adherence and execution of supplier commitments.
• Track and mitigate supply continuity risks.
• Support product launches, technology transfers, validation activities, and lifecycle changes.
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and action plan execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the external supply network.
• Develop operational dashboards and supplier performance scorecards.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or external manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with CMOs, CPOs, or external supply partners.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and supply continuity requirements.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and supplier interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Salary Range

The expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $113,000 - $146,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• health saving account
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement program
• parental leave
• wellness program
• paid time off
• volunteer time
• holidays

Physical Requirements

This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.