Director External Manufacturing Supply Partnerships 25214
Director External Manufacturing Supply Partnerships 25214
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About Apotex Inc.
Apotex Inc. is a Canadianbased global health company that produces highquality affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7200 people worldwide in manufacturing R&D and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic biosimilar and specialty products.
For more information visit:www.apotex.
Job Summary
The External Manufacturing & Supply Partnerships Director oversees and optimizes partnerships with external manufacturing and supply partners including Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) Contract Packaging Organizations (CPOs) inlincesing and codevelopment partners. This role owns the operational relationships for all partners within the assigned portfolio and manages the strategic relationships with CMOs/CPOs working closely with Strategic Alliance Management for inlicensing & codevelopment partnerships. The Director engages in due diligence with Business Development (BD) ensures robust supply agreements and drives operational performance reviews escalations and strategic alignment across crossfunctional teams within a matrix structure. Reporting to the VP of External Operations and as a member of the Global External Operations Leadership Team (GEOLT) this position supports the companys external growth strategy and ensures alignment between external partners and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Relationship Management
- Establish high performing cross functional efficient compliant and costeffective relationships with external manufacturers/suppliers
- Establish & maintain governance frameworks for managing relationships with partners in collaboration with Strategic Alliance Management
- Lead operations for assigned portfolio ensuring prompt issue resolution to maintain supply continuity and alignment with business goals.
- Manage the strategic relationship with CMOs/CPOs aligning partner performance and strategic objectives with the companys longterm goals while supporting Alliance Management on inlicensing / codevelopment partnerships
- Contract Management
- Establish and maintain seniorlevel relationships with CMOs/CPOs. Hold partners accountable for contractual obligations as well as challenging suppliers to perform to agreed standards (Supply Agreement and Technology Transfer Agreement)
- Ensure oversight of contract updates and renewals working in partnership with Legal and Procurement
- Actively participate in new contract development with Business Development and other departments offering operational insights to ensure robust Supply Agreements and Technology Transfer Agreements
- Lead resolution of high priority contract escalations leveraging crossfunctional expertise to address systemic issuesmitigate risks and ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Performance Management
- Accountable for the operational performance of product in assigned portfolio (Supply Service External Operations P&L Quality)
- Develop performance management frameworks to monitor and evaluate External manufacturing & supply partners service levels quality adherence and financial targets
- Lead regular business and performance reviews with partners tracking KPIs such as delivery and cost metrics to ensure continuous improvement
- Engage in financial reviews including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to drive sustainable value from the Global External Operations portfolio
- Business Development and Due Diligence
- Collaborate with Business Development on due diligence for inlicensing deals providing operational insights to assess feasibility cost implications and potential risks
- Partner with Alliance Management to ensure a unified approach across shared partners integrating commercial and manufacturing perspectives
- Crossfunctional Leadership
- Lead cross functional team composed of Supply Chain Procurement Quality and Technical/MS&T teams to address any operational disruptions implementing risk mitigation strategies where needed
- Provide strategic leadership within the Global External Operations Leadership Team shaping Global External Operations strategy organizational design and performance management to support the broader roadmap and long term objectives
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration Courage Perseverance and Passion
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies
- All other relevant duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Education
- University degree or equivalent in Business and/or Science related field (BSc BASc Engineering or similar preferred)
- MBA considered an asset
- Integrated Project Management Technical Acumen PMP Supply Chain Certification considered an asset
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong decisionmaking communication facilitation skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to internal and external partners
- Excellent leadership skills and proven experience holding crossfunctional members accountable and facilitating the decisionmaking process
- Experience with the creation and management of contracts as well as associated terms and conditions of Supply agreements
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical products (technical/scientific and commercial) preferably learned through experience working in the generic industry
- Familiar with the development manufacturing & packaging and testing of products and capabilities/principles of operation of relevant equipment and facilities
- Proven ability to function in a fastpaced and continuously changing environment
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems (e.g. SAP MSP EPM) organizations business processes supply chain practices computer skills and knowledge of spread sheet word processing and project management software
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Experience
- 10 years experience in external manufacturing & supply in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in managing partner relationships
- Proven executive level communications skills and relationship skills
- Proven ability to lead ideally in a matrixmanaged environment to motivate people with a variety of skills
- Exhibited business and finance acumen in understanding crossfunctional processes requirements and relevant information flows translating gaps into solutions
At Apotex we are committed to fostering an inclusive accessiblework environment where all employees feel valued respected and supported.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing please advise us if you require an accommodation.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Intern
