External Manufacturing Manager
Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Bridgewater, NJ
•$113,000 - $146,000•Hybrid
About The Position
As the External Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day operational management of assigned contract manufacturing and packaging partners supporting Cosette's Brand Portfolio. Working closely with Quality Operations and Technical Services, you will lead Virtual Plant Team activities that drive supplier performance, contract adherence, supply continuity, and operational excellence across the external manufacturing network. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with three onsite days per week at the Bridgewater, New Jersey office, and requires approximately 20% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Science, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or external manufacturing experience.
- Experience working with CMOs, CPOs, or external supply partners.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and supply continuity requirements.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and supplier interactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20%.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned CMO and CPO partners.
- Lead Virtual Plant Team governance and performance reviews for assigned suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
- Manage production schedules, supply commitments, and inventory requirements.
- Coordinate issue resolution and escalation management across internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Quality and Technical Services to drive supplier performance improvements.
- Ensure contract adherence and execution of supplier commitments.
- Track and mitigate supply continuity risks.
- Support product launches, technology transfers, validation activities, and lifecycle changes.
- Facilitate supplier business reviews and action plan execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the external supply network.
- Develop operational dashboards and supplier performance scorecards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
- Volunteer time
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus, subject to being an active employee on the payment date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
