Head of External Manufacturing Network

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The context:

Global Technical Operations (TechOps)has embarked on a journey as a new organisation, embracing the opportunity ‘to do things differently’ keeping the patient in mind at all times, acting as a unified and integrated TechOps organization with end-to-end focus & accountability. Delivering high-quality medicines and solutions on time to our patients worldwide is both our highest priority and a strong motivation for us.

We will collaborate end-to-end; with a clear product focus; creating connections within our network and with our customers; and removing cross-functional barriers to ultimately achieve key results.

In short: Integrate, Simplify, Focus.

Your mission:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Global Manufacturing Network (GMN) and as a member of the GMN Leadership Team, you will ensure the TechOps External Manufacturing Networks (Third Party Manufacturers/Contract Manufacturing Organisations) are functioning as a world-class manufacturing and supply organization, driving related initiatives and ensuring execution/implementation via an efficient and aligned Governance and Performance management infrastructure. As the leader of the External Manufacturing Team, you are responsible for leading, developing and maintaining the relationship with Ferring’s major External/Third Party Manufacturers, driving related operational and strategic improvements, and ensuring execution/implementation under an efficient and agile External Manufacturing Relationship Management program.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the External Manufacturing Team including virtual teams and stakeholders.

• Manage Ferring external manufacturing network and ensure strong business performance (quality, delivery, cost)

• Oversee production operations at EMN entities, in collaboration with the appointed (G)QA, SNO, MTs, Procurement and Controlling experts. Facilitate continuous performance improvement developing, measuring and tracking KPIs.

• Define and lead the EMN governance and oversight process.

• To be the key interface / contact between Ferring and the supplier and thus facilitate bi-directional communication. This will be at executive, strategic, tactical and operational levels.

• Manage the contract/relationship with the supplier and ensure that the Quality, Delivery and Cost performance is improved and maintained. Define and execute the necessary improvement plans.

• Understand and execute mitigation actions for quality and supply risks to ensure continued reliable supply. Follow-up on supplier capacity and investment plans

• Develop the supplier strategy, ensuring alignment with Ferring Manufacturing Strategy.

• Complete periodic supplier performance reviews.

• Develop the relationship to drive process robustness, value creation, and a robust partnership whilst ensuring Regulatory compliance, GMP compliance and highest quality standards as ultimate priorities.

• Participate in the evaluation of TPMs as part of the selection process and to due diligence teams.

Required Competencies and Experiences:

• At least 15 years experience in leadership positions in operations in pharmaceutical/biotechnology of which at least 15 years in management within one or more of the following areas: production, technical support, technology transfer, Supply Chain, QA, Operational Excellence.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Lifesciences or equivalent

• Excellent working knowledge of QA, cGMP and the Pharmaceutical Regulatory framework

• Excellent working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Operations.

• Ideally experience in Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma or other modern production methodology, continuous improvement mind-set

• Exceptional customer service orientation

• Strong Leadership presence – able to represent Ferring

• Ability to work at all levels of the organization

• Ability to deal with ambiguity

• Able to build relationships, to negotiate & influence

• Strategic forward looking mindset

• Outstanding problem-solving skills

• Team player, result oriented

• Outstanding communication skills

• Multi-cultural sensitivity

• English fluent.

• Travel around 30%

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