Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Sumitomo Pharma•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Overview We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Senior Manager, Commercial Manufacturing and Packaging. The Sr. Manager, Commercial Manufacturing and Packaging, is responsible for overseeing crucial manufacturing production and ensures uninterrupted supply of SMPA’s commercial Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) portfolio through successful execution of production campaigns within our global network of external contract development & manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). This role will serve as a leader and work with external manufacturing sites to ensure quality and compliance is met, provide technical oversight; collaborate with internal stakeholders and alliance partners to bring commercial product to desired markets; leads technology transfer and ensures commercial preparedness for manufacturing at CMOs. The individual must have the ability to work independently, be an effective and engaged technical and strategic leader in a fast-paced environment. This role requires excellent technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills to manufacture and deliver important medicines to patients.

Requirements

Proven experience handling confidential and sensitive information with the ability to exercise discretion and show good judgment, honesty, integrity, and trust building
Serve as an ambassador for SMPA and key partnerships
Professional behaviors in all dealings is essential and required
Must have excellent customer-service orientation, high degree of professionalism, and ability to work with limited directions
Demonstrates a positive, ‘can do’ and service-oriented attitude.
Strong oral and written communicator; detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of, and follow through with, specific tasks
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly while working under tight deadlines.
Skilled in developing collaborative internal and external relationships.
Minimum 8 – 12 (w/o Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage and coordinate end to end Drug product manufacturing and packaging oversight at CMOs including leading artwork management, labeling and serialization responsibilities (DSCSA)
Serves as the point of contact, technical lead in leading oversight and management of external contract development & manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) for commercial needs.
Actively manages CDMOs in assigned projects to coordinate technology transfer and development efforts per project milestones, timelines, and deliverables for projects.
Reviews and coordinates Quality related documents pertaining to production with CDMO’s (complaints, deviations, change controls, OOS, etc.)
Assists in coordinating release and stability tests for drug product manufacturing and packaging.
Responsible for implementation and maintenance of serialization systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance traceability within the pharmaceutical manufacturing process
Responsible for collecting, reviewing and compiling operational data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics.
Monitors and verifies implementation of SMPA‘s controlled documents at CDMOs partner sites.
Assist in review and revision of departmental SOPs in order to streamline and improve current practices.
Manages CDMOs on a daily basis, responsible for all interactions with CMO’s on the assigned projects.
Works with line manager and partner functions to develop processes/systems to effectively manage vendor selection and performance assessments.
Communicates issues to line manager and project team in a timely manner.
Develops specific manufacturing recommendations for coordination of production schedules, environmental concerns, and safety issues.
Coordinates production flow from Process Development to Manufacturing.
Responsible for driving continuous improvement in all operation processes.
Assist in continuous process verification (CPV) of all products.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $159,360 to $199,200.
Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.
Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.
Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

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