Hybrid Executive Director, Animal Health External Manufacturing Operations

at MSD

• Job title: Executive Director, Animal Health External Manufacturing Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boxmeer, Netherlands

About the role

• Executive Director overseeing Animal Health External Manufacturing Operations. Leading a cross-functional team to ensure compliant, reliable supply in bio-pharmaceutical operations from contract manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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