Sr Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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Experience: 5+ years

Requirements

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within biotech, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environments.
Experience managing or supporting external manufacturing sourcing (CDMO/CMO), ideally across drug substance, drug product, or packaging.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including biologics and/or small molecule production.
Knowledge of GxP environments and regulatory frameworks such as FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
Proven experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and complex contract structuring.
Strong analytical capabilities including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation.
Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, matrixed global environments.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver value beyond cost savings, including risk and performance optimization.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations.
Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for assigned external manufacturing segments such as drug substance, drug product, or packaging.
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities including RFx processes, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution.
Manage CDMO/CMO selection processes, including technical, regulatory, quality, and capacity due diligence.
Drive make-versus-buy decisions, supplier selection, and capacity planning aligned with pipeline and commercial requirements.
Lead contract negotiations covering pricing, SLAs, IP protection, governance models, and technology transfer agreements.
Partner with technical operations, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams to align sourcing strategies with operational and compliance needs.
Monitor supplier performance and implement strategies to improve cost efficiency, service levels, and supply reliability.
Develop risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, diversification, and supply continuity planning.
Conduct market intelligence analysis on CDMO capabilities, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and industry dynamics.
Prepare and present sourcing strategies, savings outcomes, and supplier performance insights to senior leadership.

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