Contract Manufacturing Operations

OM Pharma is a global Geneva-based biopharmaceutical company. It is a leader in the prevention of recurrent respiratory and urinary tract infections and is also active in the treatment of vascular diseases. It operates worldwide through a strong network of international partners and invests its profits in R&D to develop microbial derived immunotherapeutic products to treat acute and chronic immunological disorders resulting from inflammation and infections. The company strives to improve the quality of life of patients around the world by providing access to better treatment of immunological imbalances.

For more information, visit the website: ompharma.com.

Following an internal transfer, we are recruiting a CMO & Alliance Manager for our Swiss affiliate based in Fribourg. Reporting to the Head of Business Development & Partnering Swiss Affiliate, your mission is to contribute to the organization's growth by effectively managing all aspects of external manufacturing operations and building strong relationship with our CMO partners.

Your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Build and maintain strong relationship with CMO partners, conduct business reviews to ensure alignment
• Monitor KPIs and implement processes for early risk identification, define and follow-up on corrective actions and improvement plans, provide technical support if needed
• Negotiate Manufacturing & Supply Agreements and contract amendments, coordinate review rounds and contract approval with internal and external stakeholders, monitor adherence to contractual commitments and terms
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and oversee activities between CMOs and internal stakeholders such as Supply Planner, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
• Analyze existing CMO network and capabilities, provide recommendation for optimization to secure long-term supply stability and improve cost-effectiveness
• Identify development opportunities of existing assets and partnerships, in alignment with affiliate business strategy and commercial objectives
• Evaluate business cases for CMO selection
• Oversee and manage technology transfers or any other projects related to CMOs
• Coordinate Product Supply process together with the Supply Planner

To carry out this mission, we are looking for a person with the following profile:

• University degree in the field of Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals or Engineering
• At least 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical operations, including a solid experience in CMO management, technology transfer or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain processes, GMP and CMC processes
• Experience in pharmaceutical project management is a plus
• Full fluency in English and proficiency in German or French

You describe yourself as a dynamic, rigorous and assertive person. Feeling comfortable in a fast-paced environment, you apply a client-centric mindset and focus on business opportunities. Thanks to your communication skills, you are able to manage different cross-functional stakeholders, build collaborative relationships, negotiate and influence at all levels. Furthermore, your analytical thinking enables you to examine and understand issues from multiple points of view, propose alternatives and drive continuous improvements with a pragmatic and proactive approach.

Are you interested in this opportunity? Apply as soon as possible and join OM Pharma