Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Senior Manager, Commercial Manufacturing and Packaging.

The Sr. Manager, Commercial Manufacturing and Packaging, is responsible for overseeing crucial manufacturing production and ensures uninterrupted supply of SMPA’s commercial Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) portfolio through successful execution of production campaigns within our global network of external contract development & manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).
This role will serve as a leader and work with external manufacturing sites to ensure quality and compliance is met, provide technical oversight; collaborate with internal stakeholders and alliance partners to bring commercial product to desired markets; leads technology transfer and ensures commercial preparedness for manufacturing at CMOs.  
The individual must have the ability to work independently, be an effective and engaged technical and strategic leader in a fast-paced environment. This role requires excellent technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills to manufacture and deliver important medicines to patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and coordinate end to end Drug product manufacturing and packaging oversight at CMOs including leading artwork management, labeling and serialization responsibilities (DSCSA)

• Serves as the point of contact, technical lead in leading oversight and management of external contract development & manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) for commercial needs. 

• Actively manages CDMOs in assigned projects to coordinate technology transfer and development efforts per project milestones, timelines, and deliverables for projects. 

• Reviews and coordinates Quality related documents pertaining to production with CDMO’s (complaints, deviations, change controls, OOS, etc.) 

• Assists in coordinating release and stability tests for drug product manufacturing and packaging. 

• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of serialization systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance traceability within the pharmaceutical manufacturing process

• Responsible for collecting, reviewing and compiling operational data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics.

• Monitors and verifies implementation of SMPA‘s controlled documents at CDMOs partner sites. 

• Assist in review and revision of departmental SOPs in order to streamline and improve current practices. 

• Manages CDMOs on a daily basis, responsible for all interactions with CMO’s on the assigned projects. 

• Works with line manager and partner functions to develop processes/systems to effectively manage vendor selection and performance assessments. 

• Communicates issues to line manager and project team in a timely manner. 

• Develops specific manufacturing recommendations for coordination of production schedules, environmental concerns, and safety issues. 

• Coordinates production flow from Process Development to Manufacturing. 

• Responsible for driving continuous improvement in all operation processes. 

• Assist in continuous process verification (CPV) of all products. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Key Core Competencies

• Proven experience handling confidential and sensitive information with the ability to exercise discretion and show good judgment, honesty, integrity, and trust building
• Serve as an ambassador for SMPA and key partnerships
• Professional behaviors in all dealings is essential and requir