Senior Manager, External Manufacturing and Development Services

Responsibilities

• Own the relationship with assigned ExP(s) and act as key point of contact for BlueRock.
• Responsible for overall ExP performance and project execution including budget and timeline adherence.
• Responsible for leading and actioning issue resolution to a mutually beneficial outcome.
• Own annual forecasting, planning, and resource allocation with ExPs in collaboration with BlueRock functional groups.
• Lead cross-functional operational meetings with assigned ExP(s) to drive improvements in ExP collaboration, quality, and performance.
• Act as escalation contact for performance remediation.
• Negotiate and manage ExP related contracts (MSA, SOWs, QAAs).
• Own risk management and continuous improvement activities within ExP network in collaboration with BlueRock QA and operational teams.
• Work closely with BlueRock workstream leads to identify ExP-specific constraints and negotiate resource allocation with ExPs to reduce risk.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within BlueRock to identify/track/measure KPIs and goals & objectives with ExPs, and own the Minutes and Action Item list with ExPs resulting from Operational and Joint Steering Team meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, scientific discipline or related field and 13+ years of experience in similar role where candidate was responsible for managing third-party relationships and operating in a matrixed environment OR a Master’s degree and 11+
• Highly functional in a fast-paced dynamic company with ability to prioritize issues under differing pressures and shifting timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly organized and proactive.
• Demonstrated ability to view change or problems as an opportunity to learn and grow; adjusts easily to change.
• Works well with others on both an individual level and in team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate complex challenges and solutions internally and externally.
• Experience with GxP guidelines/documentation and general GMP experience.
• Experience in working with electronic systems such as ERP, Smartsheet, Oracle, Coupa, Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to analyze and resolve abstract problems independently.