
General Manager - Fill Finish
1w1 week agoBiogen
Baar, CH · Full-time · CHF 280,000 – CHF 400,000
About this role
You will oversee technical and business operations at designated external manufacturing sites, serving as the primary point of accountability for strategic and tactical activities. Responsible for up to 5 CDMO sites and up to $100m in spend, ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery specifications. Drive strategic initiatives for business growth and operational excellence.
Establish and adhere to external manufacturing budget for designated sites while driving continuous improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across processes. Lead cross-functional teams to address complex manufacturing issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage CDMO site selection, contract negotiation, and alignment with internal stakeholders.
Lead a small team of direct reports, providing technical direction, leadership, and development to people leaders and individual contributors. Advocate for External Site Leads in global leadership teams and collaborate with directors across functions. Liaise with governmental agencies as needed to uphold operational standards.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with external partners to foster collaboration and long-term success. Facilitate technology transfers and validations with cross-functional stakeholders. Cultivate a continuous improvement environment within tech transfer teams at internal and external sites.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical or Bioprocess Engineering, Biology, or closely allied discipline
- Minimum 12 years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing industry
- Experience with supplier relationship management
- Demonstrated project leadership skills and ability to develop effective working processes and relationships with internal/external partners
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong technical proficiency within fill and finish development and manufacturing
- Experience across modalities required
Responsibilities
- Oversee technical and business operations at designated external manufacturing sites
- Ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery specifications
- Drive continuous improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing processes
- Advocate for and represent a team of External Site Leads in global leadership teams and present high-level project risks to senior leadership
- Identify, define, and lead optimization projects resulting in improved business processes for external manufacturing
- Manage budget, staffing, and performance management duties for the team
- Ensure compliance of external technical operations with Biogen procedures and cGXP regulations
- Lead CDMO site selection, contract negotiation, and technology transfers
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