Global CMO Clinical Packaging Site Manager

# 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