JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position:              TPM Operation Manager

Reporting to:        TPM Operations Director

Division:              Established Pharmaceutical Division - Operation

Location:             Karachi - Landhi Plant

Job Summary:

The primary function of this job is to look after overall operations with Third Party Manufacturers Projects and to serve as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders. Establishing relationship with Third Party Manufacturers is key for a successful and sustainable business model.

Major Responsibilities:

• Single point of contact to internal and external stakeholders for any topic regarding Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) operations
• Lead CDA (Confidentiality and Disclosure Agreements), RFQ (Request for Quotation) and Quotation process with TPMs for existing and new products/Projects
• Identify new TPMs for new projects or in case of a move from existing TPMs and participate Due Diligence process for the TPM selections
• Identify and manage investment needs for the projects required for Technology transfer and continuous improvement projects
• Negotiate MSAs (Manufacturing and Supply Agreements) and amendments with TPMs and establish the coordination with all internal stakeholders
• Ensure TPMs have enough capacity for now and for the future to deliver the products on time and in full
• Negotiate pricing requests along with internal stakeholders and management
• Manage local spend data regarding to TPMs and provide data for RLBE meetings, take all potential actions to avoid increase in spend data
• Drive saving projects to enable competitive and profitable business model
• Support all projects for localization, ASQ and other projects (like re-formulation etc.) from TPM perspective projects at Affiliate and TPMs
• Organize regular Business Review meetings with TPMs including internal stakeholders
• Prepare Business cases for new projects to be presented to the management
• Monitor KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for all TPMs within the network

Education/Knowledge & Experience:

• Science Graduate/Master preferably in chemistry, Pharmacy, or chemical Engineering ; An MBA degree would be added preference along with
• 6-8 years’ experience in the same capacity preferably in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Knowledge of Manufacturing, program/Project Management, materials management& logistics, QA/QC knowledge in TPM and Contract Operations
• Knowledge and experience in working in a cGMP environment, good knowledge of product transfer, process validation, test method transfer
• Good negotiation, oral and written communication skills are mandatory – requires a proven ability to influence others and goal oriented
• Proficient in MS Office; Excellent program management, presentation, and oral and written communication skills
• Teamwork Strong analytical thinking, highly developed problem-solving abilities, self-directed ,result oriented, negotiation and decision-making skills are essential
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in relationship to manufacturing and contracts
• The individual should have demonstrated success in financial analysis, negotiations, and project management
• Knowledge and understanding of CMC requirements preferred

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, Landhi

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable