Sr. Manager Production & Planning

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Sr. Manager, Drug Product Site Planning

Location: Cambridge, MA

5 Month Assignment to Start in May 2025

Payrate: $85/hr

Hybrid Schedule 8/8:30 to 5/5:30

Weekly Pay and Benefits!

Our leading Pharmaceutical client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Manager, Drug Product Site Planning to join their supply chain team. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing production planning across their external drug product manufacturing network. The Sr. Manager will ensure that external manufacturing operations align with demand forecasts, regulatory requirements, and company objectives. Additionally, this role will support financial responsibilities, including inventory reconciliation and cost management activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, with extensive experience managing external manufacturing relationships, complex production schedules, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Duties:

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules with external manufacturing partners to meet demand forecasts, ensuring timely delivery of drug products.
• Act as the primary point of contact between our client and external manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment on production plans, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure external manufacturers have timely access to raw materials, components, and packaging necessary for drug product manufacturing.
• Monitor the production capacity of external sites and collaborate with partners to optimize equipment, labor, and facility resources, ensuring they meet the company's needs.
• Oversee inventory levels at external sites, ensuring accuracy in stock levels through regular inventory reconciliation activities. Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and reduce carrying costs.
• Collaborate with finance teams to manage budgets, conduct cost analysis, and support financial reporting related to production and inventory activities. Oversee the creation of purchase orders and ensure timely and accurate invoicing with external partners.
• Work closely with external quality assurance teams and internal QA to ensure that all production activities at partner sites meet GMP standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Identify potential risks in the external manufacturing process and develop contingency plans. Resolve any production issues that could impact schedules, quality, or regulatory compliance.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives with external partners to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize overall operations within the external network.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain management, or related roles in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on external manufacturing networks.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and experience with regulatory compliance in an outsourced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex production schedules and optimize resources across multiple external sites.
• Experience with inventory management and reconciliation, including financial reporting and cost management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with external partners in a timely manner.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with external manufacturing partners and across internal departments.
• Experience with production planning software and tools; proficiency in ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team.