This position is responsible and has final accountability for the reliable, compliant and cost effective supplies from 3rd party manufacturing in Asia Pacific for local and/or global markets for key accounts such as External Manufacturers (EM) which supply to global markets. Responsible to deliver LIFR, compliance, safety & environmental, COGPs, new product launch objectives.
Position acts as the “champion” on contract excellence. Coordinates and oversees all supply contracts in for the ESI AP group. Negotiate, develop and manage complex supply contracts. Develop commercial and negotiation skills with ESI site leads within the ESI contractual excellence framework. Support site leads in regular supply contract updates.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional/cross company tech transfer or new product introduction projects from development through launch. Function will develop strategy for tech transfers and will lead the most complex multi-year/cross functional tech transfers eg. Consolidation of complex business portfolio into one single EM partner.
Responsible for EM selection and initial/periodic strategic analysis of the 3rd party overall process capabilities (financial, technical, compliance, and safety) to minimize risk to the supply chain and long term supply. Function will be assigned to lead EM network assessments and contract manufacturing intelligence.
Manage Business Continuity and anticipate supply issues related to excipients, actives, packaging materials and ensure avoidance of supply disruptions because of short supply of these materials.
Identify and deliver CIP’s or cost avoidance that result in lower unit cost. Prepare product rationalization financial analysis as necessary for products’ “end of life” situations, as well as product “upgrade” proposals.
Identify opportunities and lead efforts to bring products in-house and/or consolidate EM sites to gain volume leverage, cost effectiveness and reduce complexity. Function will interact with internal sites/platforms and enterprise network and sourcing teams. Function will shape overall JSC network strategy and proposes make-buy decisions, in- and outsourcing proposals.
Lead supplier development/partnership program and supply excellence initiatives.
Manage packaging changes and brand extensions with JSC, J&J affiliates, and external manufacturers.
JOB FACTORS
Complexity
Lead and manage external supplier relationships in Asia Pacific countries.
Any supply disruption will result in immediate and extended impact on revenues and reputation.
New supplied products can be complex in terms of technology and manufacturing process and managing the learning curve is critical.
Supplier relationships need to reflect and anticipate product demand uncertainty and industry change.
Necessary to build trustworthy relationships and alliances with key EMs and EM partners including regular business reviews with senior management to ensure J&J requirements are met
Qualifications
SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE
Basic Requirements
Relevant procurement, supply chain management and pharmaceutical manufacturing experiences.
degree in sciences or engineering
>10 years experience in pharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing
> 5 years experience in supplier relationship management, supply contracts and business case development
experience in project management in the area of process transfer, new product introduction and process validation
relevant experiences in manufacturing strategy development, business case development and business acumen.
General knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical and healthcare markets and industry.
Close business relationships and intelligence of Asia Pacific CMO and supplier network
Expertise in manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.
Involving people in issues that affect them. Facilitating dialogue between team members so they understand the links between their different ideas and perspectives. Bringing team members into the discussion so they can contribute their ideas.
Forming win-win partnerships with internal stakeholders. Showing how a plan or strategy can be mutually advantageous in order to gain cooperation. Overcoming objections and progressing business objectives.
Seeking to raise levels of performance by establishing an improvement process, or setting specific, measurable targets and goals linked to J&J business needs.
Taking initiatives (a clearly interconnected set of activities) designed to raise the ‘value added’ to customers. These activities will have a wider or longer-term effect than a specific action designed to address a particular customer issue or problem
Good verbal and written communication skills, potential requirement for local language. Good business English required.
Position based in Singapore or China and require up to 30% travel.
Preferred Requirements
Technical understanding of manufacturing processes; ability to understand complex technical product issues
Basic knowledge of manufacturing excellence processes and tools
Basic knowlegde of planning/scheduling, logistics and ERP systems.
High Performance Behaviors
Teamwork: Involving people in issues that affect them. Facilitating dialogue between team members so they understand the links between their different ideas and perspectives. Bringing team members into the discussion so they can contribute their ideas.
Influence: Forming win-win partnerships with others. Showing how a plan or strategy can be mutually advantageous in order to gain cooperation. Overcoming objections and progressing business objectives.
Continuous improvement: Seeking to raise levels of performance by establishing an improvement process, or setting specific, measurable targets and goals linked to J&J business needs.
Customer focus: Taking an initiative (a clearly interconnected set of activities) designed to raise the ‘value added’ to customers. These activities will have a wider or longer-term effect than a specific action designed to address a particular customer issue or problem
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