External Manufacturing Lead

 Application deadline: 10-Nov-2024 
Location: Gdańsk 80-309, , Poland 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 2628 

Would you like to be part of a dynamic new team, responsible for the E2E planning, supply performance and relationship with our CMO’s? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive performance and innovation? At LEO Pharma, we are dedicated to helping people achieve healthy skin through groundbreaking treatments. We invite you to join our External Manufacturing team in Gdańsk, Poland, where you will play a pivotal role in managing our external supply chains and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!

Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow. 

At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is your gateway to a world of opportunities!

In External Manufacturing Team we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviors of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your Role

As an External Manufacturing Lead, you are accountable for overall supply performance of assigned external suppliers within LEO’s External Manufacturing network. In this role, you work with key functions within LEO and the supplier to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customer and patients at the most effective cost.

This is a unique role that will be central to delivering LEO's ambitious financial targets in the coming years. As a result, the role has the potential for significant career developmental opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Drive and maintain compliance with internal and external requirements, ensuring adherence to commercial contracts to according to cGMP, GDP, other regulatory and SOX requirements
• Manage purchase orders, supply forecasts, and inventory to ensure a balance between global demand and supply
• Ensure efficient inventory management of externally manufactured owned products
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations and facilitate the process to resolve complex issues
• Implement EXMAN processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives (Pulse, Review, Escalation, Change Management etc)
• Performance and ownership of risk management and delivery of mitigation plans associated with supply performance, or compliance with supplier

Your Qualifications

We imagine that you have extensive experience in and demonstrated knowledge of various aspects of the pharmaceutical industry usually including experience in at least three of the following areas. External manufacturing experience at another company may substitute for 1 of these fields.

• Manufacturing management
• Science Leadership
• Supplier Management,
• Project Management
• Supply Chain management, pharmaceutical development

To succeed in the role, you have:

• A BSc degree in engineering, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related science or business field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable strong manufacturing experience in a related area
• Understanding of quality principles and GMP requirements
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills
• Supply Chain Planning skills (supplier/production planning and/or End-To-End tactical supply & demand planning)
• Lean Manufacturing/OpEX/CI Experience and/or Six Sigma Black Belt would be advantageous

Your New Team

You will join a dedicated group of professionals committed to ensuring our organization's supply chain processes are robust and effective. Reporting to the External Manufacturing Lead, you will collaborate closely with various internal departments and external partners. Our team values open communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, continually pushing the boundaries to deliver innovative supply chain solutions.

Contact and Application

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join LEO Pharma. We look forward to receiving your application!

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of teamwork and the potential of every individual. Join us and be part of a company that is making a real difference in the world of pharmaceuticals. Apply today and seize this incredible opportunity to build new areas in a land full of possibilities.

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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