Manager, Vendor Relationship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete supply chain vendors to guarantee the availability of outsourced Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Finished Goods.

• Identify significant issues and risks, formulate action plans, and communicate supply impacts to relevant stakeholders.

• Gather and maintain vendor contractual, financial, and strategic information.

• Ensure accountability for vendor performance.

• Organize business review meetings focusing on performance, action plans, and recommendations.

• Supervise the collection and review of Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality KPIs.

• Coordinate vendor timelines for the timely, GXP-compliant manufacturing and distribution of Schedule 1 materials for global Phase 2/3 clinical trials.

• Manage supply chain adaptability for clinical requirements while supporting commercial process-scale frameworks.

• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain on manufacturing and distribution licenses.

• Ensure that manufacturing and supply site quotas are met and delivered promptly.

• Maintain relationships with CDMOs and CMOs and facilitate both internal and external meetings.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and legal teams to negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and commercial supply agreements with structured SLAs.

• Oversee vendor risk assessments and create dual-sourcing strategies.

• Project-manage resources to address supply challenges and support lifecycle management.

• Review and manage the CMC Manufacturing Financial budget for both clinical and commercial manufacturing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum: BSc or equivalent in a Life Sciences or Engineering field, with 1-2 years of experience in a similar position.

• Demonstrated experience in project management of manufacturing/packaging initiatives within the CGMP industry.

• Comprehensive understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

• Exceptional scientific analysis and interpretation skills.

• Strong creative problem-solving abilities.

• Experience managing Scheduled controlled substances, including specialized vault requirements, high-security logistics, and quota management.

• Knowledge of MHRA, FDA cGMPs, and DEA regulations related to high-restriction pharmaceutical components.

• Ability to convert technical CMC complexities into actionable vendor management that supports supply chain and technical teams with planning and logistics needs.

• Proficient in transitioning between clinical trial troubleshooting and commercial launch process control.

• Employment rights in the United Kingdom; visa sponsorship for employment is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility and generous time off.

• Parental and reproductive support.

• Health and medical benefits.

• Mental health and wellbeing benefits.

• Financial health benefits.

• Reasonable accommodation during the interview process.