Global CMO Clinical Packaging Site Manager

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Aargau

Start date: asap

Reference number: 888520/1

Responsibilities

• CMO Site Management: Organize and oversee clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly production outsourced to a global network of CMOs
• Project & Delivery Oversight: Proactively manage CMO project onboarding, communications, timelines, and delivery performance for outsourced clinical packaging orders to meet supply chain needs while adhering to cost and quality standards
• Procurement & Contracting: Partner with Procurement and key stakeholders to drive Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), negotiate supply agreements, and select vendors
• Strategy & Budgeting: Support leadership in defining supply strategies for non-standard supply chains. Own the budgeting process and submission for CMO project variable costs
• Process Ownership & Governance: Establish team scope and division of responsibilities with upstream functions (e.g., device CMO team). Define, track, and report CMO team KPIs
• S&OP Representation: Actively drive network supply outcomes and represent the CMO function in the CD&OP process
• Managing operational orders, and master data in SAP
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Lead SRM activities and partner with CMOs to ensure long-term capability and capacity for predictable delivery
• Financial & Order Execution: Create and maintain Purchase Orders in the purchasing system, review/approve CMO invoices, and execute pre- and post-production order management in the ERP system
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and champion process improvement opportunities, applying technical expertise to resolve complex supply chain issues
• Serve as an SME/primary contact for key strategic initiatives

Profile

• Degree: Degree, preferably in a technical, business, or supply chain discipline. Master-s degree is an advantage
• Work Experience: solid experience in the pharmaceutical industry, supply chain management, or manufacturing
• Domain Knowledge: Strong preference for experience in clinical drug manufacturing, clinical supply chain, or contract manufacturing management
• GMP Experience: Required
• IT / Tool Skills: Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems
• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English (required); basic German skills are beneficial
• Solid understanding of pharma supply chains, contract manufacturing, and clinical operations
• Proven project planning, project management, and resource management skills
• Strong leadership experience in taking projects from initiation through final delivery

Benefits

• World-renowned pharmaceutical company 
• Internal career opportunities
• Diverse and international environment