Job Title: Associate Director, External Manufacturing Lead (EML)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to transforming lives of patients and their families.
As an Associate Director, External Manufacturing Lead (EML), you will oversee the performance of external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for Jazz commercial products.
You will be responsible for building and managing strong business relationships with CMOs, acting as the primary point of contact for all performance, contractual compliance, and supply-related issues.
Your expertise in external manufacturing and supplier relationship management will drive supplier performance improvements and resolve supply-related challenges.
This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills to lead high-performing teams, set clear objectives, and foster a high-performance culture.
You will also be responsible for risk management, continuous improvement, and data analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities: Build and manage strong business relationships with CMOs Oversee supply agreements, contractual compliance, and CMO performance management Lead cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance improvements Identify, document, and develop risk mitigating plans in supply chain and external manufacturing operations Requirements: Strong background in managing CMOs or external vendors within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry Experience in overseeing supply agreements, contractual compliance, and CMO performance management Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with external suppliers Proven track record of driving supplier performance improvements and resolving supply-related challenges PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Industry: Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Life Sciences (experience in highly regulated environments preferred) Functional Areas: Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance, or External Vendor Management Global Experience: Working with international CMOs, suppliers, or manufacturing networks across multiple regions Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.