Senior CMO Manager (Biologics Production, Valby)

Job summary

The Senior CMO Manager will oversee the coordination of commercial biologics manufacturing across a global CMO network, acting as the primary contact for manufacturing operations and supply execution. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, operational leadership, and business insight to ensure compliant and reliable manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in pharmacy, biotechnology, chemistry, biological sciences, or a related field.
• Extensive experience managing commercial manufacturing activities at CMOs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of biologics Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments, including handling deviations, change controls, and batch release support.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional activities and serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership style with the capability to guide Subject Matter Experts without formal management authority.
• Strong business acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing activities.
• Act as the operational integrator to ensure effective coordination of technical, quality, and supply activities.
• Manage relationships and execution across global CMOs, ensuring production readiness and timely delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional activities to resolve manufacturing, supply, and quality challenges.
• Support and coordinate Subject Matter Experts across various technical disciplines.
• Drive process improvements and optimization initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee commercial manufacturing activities, including batch release support and regulatory interactions.
• Contribute to strategic manufacturing planning, capacity management, and CMO business cases.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Education

• MSc or PhD in relevant scientific disciplines.

Tools

• Familiarity with GMP regulations and manufacturing processes in the biotech industry.