Global CMO Clinical Packaging Site Manager

* Life Sciences - Supply Chain / Operations

* Aargau

* Contracting

* Vollzeit

* Sep/Oct 2026 - 11-month contract (with the option of extension)

* supply chain , SAP

**Start Date:** Sep/Oct 2026

**End Date:** 11-month contract (with the option of extension)

**Workload:** 100% - Flexibility required to align with US time zones (typically 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM CET / local Swiss time to accommodate overlap with US stakeholders)

**Location:** Kaiseraugst

**Workmodel:** Contracting

**Your responsibilies**

* 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

**Your Profil:**

* Degree: BA/BS degree, preferably in a technical, business, or supply chain discipline. Master-s degree is a plus

* Work Experience: 8+ years of 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

* Shift Flexibility: Flexibility to adapt to global working hours (e.g., starting as early as 7:00 AM for SSF teams or working until 6:00 PM for Switzerland-based teams)

* 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

* High cultural awareness and social competence for global stakeholder management

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system-oriented skills with high attention to detail

* High integrity and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction

* Excellent cross-functional communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

* Professional certifications: APICS, SCOR, or equivalent relevant experience

* Process/Management training: PMP, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies