Strategic Planning & Operations Manager
Lead a dynamic team in External Supply Operations to drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement strategic plans to improve operational competitiveness and ensure uninterrupted global supply of medicines.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish consistent, robust processes and systems for quality and supply reliability.
* Lead new product introduction activities for new launches or programs, coordinating execution of workstreams from Quality, Process Development, Contracts, Supply Chain, Analytical Sciences, and Global Strategic Sourcing.
* Drive project management processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectations.
* Continuously improve processes to deliver measurable gains in quality, efficiency, and alignment within priorities.
Requirements:
* Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 2 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR Associate's degree and 10 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment.
* Strong organizational and cross-functional project management skills.
* Strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and commercialization.
* High ethical business standards, fosters inclusivity and promotes diversity.
* Demonstrated accountability to deliver results and meet deadlines while handling contending priorities.
* Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
* Strong interpersonal, listening, and customer service skills.
* Strong presentation abilities, oral and written, including confidence and decisiveness when engaging with Senior Management and customers.
* Experience managing and influencing in a matrix organization.
* Operational Excellence proficiency.
* Understanding of contractual requirements.
* Technical writing and multi-level presentation skills.
* Experience leading effectively in a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to take initiative, drive action, and work under minimum supervision.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Smartsheet, and ThinkCell.
Package:
* Contract role - Hourly rate €60 - €67 per hour.
* Minimum 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension.
* The team comes onsite 4 – 5 times a year (every quarter), so the role can be done remotely.