Client Services Manager

Contract Pharmaceuticals

$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in account/project management or supply chain required.
  • Knowledge of change control and regulatory requirements essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English needed.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with risk identification skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary account lead for key clients, fostering strong relationships and advocating for their needs.
  • Respond to client inquiries and provide updates on order statuses and product information.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure production aligns with client schedules in a compliant environment.
  • Manage packaging changes and regulatory compliance across stakeholders.
  • Monitor purchase orders using SAP to support inventory optimization and KPI tracking.
  • Collaborate with clients to ensure timely delivery of materials necessary for production.
  • Prepare project quotations for specialized items and studies as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a GMP-compliant environment.
  • Collaborative and cross-functional work culture.
  • Regular communication with key clients and stakeholders.
  • Potential for professional growth and development in supply chain management.
Full Job Description
Job Type:

Current Vacancy

Job Summary:

Serves as the primary commercial and operational liaison for key client accounts. Drives end-to-end project management for customer orders, campaign execution, and product launches while ensuring cross-functional alignment across Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver high-satisfaction client outcomes within a GMP environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as the dedicated account lead for designated clients, establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders and serving as the primary advocate for client priorities within CPL.
  • Interact with designated customers regarding inquiries, status of orders, obtaining information impacting on orders/products.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to align production schedules with client delivery commitments in a cGMP-compliant environment.
  • Manage physical and artwork packaging changes, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to satisfy regulatory standards and project milestones.
  • Monitor client purchase orders against rolling forecasts, utilizing SAP to maintain order integrity, track KPIs, and drive inventory optimization initiatives.
  • Collaborate with clients to ensure timely delivery of client supplied materials at CPL to meet production requirements.
  • Prepare and provide quotations for one-of type items, including extractables/leachables studies, print press trials, line trials, stability programs, and validation studies.
  • Lead regular weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly business review calls with clients - providing meeting agendas, project status updates, and order status reports.
  • Coordinate and facilitate on-site client business review meetings, including developing meeting agendas, documenting detailed meeting minutes, and tracking action items through completion
  • Obtain information regarding specific requirements for the work orders and facilitate timely creation or revision of work orders to coincide with manufacturing and packaging schedules.
  • Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred.


Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in account management, project management, customer service, or supply chain is required.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of change control, artwork management, validation activities, stability studies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with demand planning, inventory optimization, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external clients.
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, develop solutions, and make sound business decisions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with a customer-focused approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing business priorities, customer requirements, and production schedules.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  • Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Standard office environment.

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