Hobson Prior are seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to join a pharmaceutical company who provide innovative therapeutic solutions. This role will be located in Boston and will be on a permanent basis.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interface with each CMO addressing contract negotiation, contractual obligations and all other routine issues/concerns involving the relationship.
• Coordinate and assist in communications with key support groups addressing commercial and clinical manufacturing needs.
• Assist CMO with problem resolution and Continuous Improvement programs, assessing corrective measures and the success of their outcome.
• Develop a right first-time culture with proactive attention to avoid undesirable events where possible
• Coordinate routine Business Review Meetings /Joint Steering Committee meetings with each CMO at defined frequencies.
• Assist in the identification of CMO key performance indicators, the preparation of performance metrics and all other agenda topics to be presented and discussed at routine BRMs.
• Ensure CMO's quality, safety and environmental systems are effective and where needed engaged in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Where appropriate partner with CMO to monitor and support supplier concerns.
• Coordinate and address the financial relationship between both parties by initiating purchase orders and ensuring that vendor invoices are accurate and paid on time.
• Lead and support operational excellence initiatives both internally and with CMOs.
• Work with CMOs to create or continuously improve a Business Continuity Plan.

Key Skills:

• Effective communication with ability to influence others at every level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work in a high-performance culture.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Biologics drug substance manufacturing and/or sterile biologics drug product manufacturing experience.
• Proven and demonstrable experience in managing and negotiating contracts, preferred.
• Well versed in FDA, EU and global regions cGMP compliance.

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