What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager position at External?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sourcing Manager, responsible for external contract manufacturing organizations (CMO), to join our Life Cycle Management and Sourcing team at Padagis.
Note: This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace arrangement requiring three days per week on-site at our Minneapolis facility in New Hope, MN
The Sourcing Manager, External CMO, will lead crucial site-to-site technology transfers and API qualifications with CMOs, ensuring production supply continuity and compliance with quality standards. They will also negotiate strategic MSAs and manage critical sourcing for our Minnesota manufacturing site, driving cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement. The person in this role is expected to be a leader that drives performance in a “virtual site” concept (non-Padagis sites) and that has exposure to supplier relationship management, building strong and trustworthy partnerships.
Job duties:
- Lead and manage site-to-site technology transfers to ensure seamless production and supply chain continuity
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to qualify Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for externally manufactured products, ensuring they meet our stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Negotiate MSAs with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), focusing on favorable terms that align with our strategic sourcing objectives
- Address critical sourcing needs for our Minnesota manufacturing site, ensuring uninterrupted supply and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and lifecycle management – in particular the External Supply Chain Management team
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with CMOs, fostering partnerships that enhance our operational agility and market responsiveness
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sourcing processes and reduce costs without compromising quality
Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:
- Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations…
- Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success…
- Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change…
- Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists…
- Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes…
Required qualifications:
- Seven or more (7 ) years of directly related experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical sourcing, with a focus on external manufacturing and supplier relationship management
- Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, DEA, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations
- Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successful MSA negotiations
- Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and process optimization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining effective working relationships
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing the activities/actions of external supply partners
About us:
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
What’s Next:
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