MSD

Executive Director, Animal Health External Manufacturing Operations

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boxmeer • Netherlands

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead a team to manage a network of contract manufacturing organizations, ensuring achievement of KPIs around supply, compliance and cost.
  • Lead the cross-functional team of Operations, Quality, Technology, Procurement, and Supply Chain to manage all aspects of supply.
  • Develop and manage a forward-looking strategy for this CMO Platform.
  • Develop a risk management process, continuously assess and mitigate supply and compliance risks.
  • Responsible for all aspects of 3rd party risk – including EHS, bribery/corruption, labor, etc.
  • Exhibit a high level of financial compliance and financial stewardship.
  • Develop an industry-leading team of operations managers.
  • Drive productivity and discard reduction.
  • Drive improvements in service, lead time and productivity.
  • Maintain GMP compliance across the network.
  • Interface with CMO Business Leaders as needed to resolve issues and to create business opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or Science.
  • Advance Business degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years in bio-pharmaceutical operations, including manufacturing, technical operations, quality.
  • Experience of external manufacturing management is a distinct advantage.
  • Strong business acumen – able to create win-win with 3rd parties
  • Good understanding of Supply Chain principles – drive improvements in service, lead time, and productivity.
  • Lean Manufacturing and scientific problem-solving skills.
  • Must have strong demonstrated interpersonal, communication, negotiation, persuasion and leadership skills in dealing with a broad variety of cultures on non-routine matters in stressful situations.
  • Able to handle organizational complexity and ambiguity.
  • Must have exemplary people/team leadership experience, including leading and motivating teams.
  • Experienced in establishing performance metrics and holding people accountable for results.
Benefits
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Valid Driving License: Required
  • Travel Requirements: Flexible
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
bio-pharmaceutical operationsmanufacturingtechnical operationsquality managementsupply chain principlesLean Manufacturingrisk managementGMP complianceperformance metricsfinancial compliance
Soft Skills
business acumeninterpersonal skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillspersuasion skillsleadership skillsorganizational complexity handlingambiguity managementteam leadershipmotivation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in ScienceAdvanced Business degree