Job Description

The position is responsible for managing suppliers/ CROs for launching products in the US, Europe, and other regulated markets. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality Finished Dosage Form (FDF) manufacturing by qualifying and managing suppliers, mitigating risks, and fostering strong relationships.Supplier Identification:

• Identifying potential suppliers capable of meeting the quality, regulatory, and supply requirements for FDF in regulated markets.

Supplier Qualification and Onboarding:

• Developing and implementing a robust supplier qualification process to ensure that selected suppliers meet the necessary standards and regulations.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers based on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

Risk Management:

• Identifying and assessing risks associated with third-party suppliers, including supply chain disruptions, quality issues, regulatory compliance issues, and geopolitical factors.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitoring supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensuring that all third-party suppliers comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and other applicable regulations.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including quality assurance, regulatory affairs, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams, to ensure alignment and coordination in supplier management activities.

Strategic Planning:

• Developing and executing a strategic roadmap for third-party supplier management aligned with the overall business objectives and supply chain strategy.

Opportunity to work with a leading pharmaceutical company in India|Opportunity to work with the fastest growing organization in the industryRelevant Professional / Educational Background, Skills & Experience:

• Master\'s degree or equivalent experience in dealing with suppliers supplying FDF to regulated markets like US, EU and others. Exposure to supply chain, procurement, out-licensing, related product/technology,

• 15-20 years of broad and deep product/supply chain/ Technology Transfer/ business planning experience for regulated Markets

• 10+ years of people and & 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team project.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage key stakeholders, resolve problems and seek practical solutions.

• Proficiency in Project Management, Analytical skills, Presentation skills, Data Governance. highly desired for this role.

• A proven track record of growth and increasing responsibility, specifically in acquiring scope/leading areas in supply chain.

• Hands-on leadership experience moving fluidly from long-term strategy to day-to-day tactical implementation

They are a leading pharmaceutical company and the largest producer of generic therapeutic drugs and engaged in contract clinical research and manufacturing. It has 22 manufacturing plants, 17 in India and the rest in Greece, United Kingdom and Mexico.1. Opportunity to work in a high visibility role.2. Opportunity to work in the fastest growing organization in the industry.

Michael Page