Full Job Description
Position Summary
As the External Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day operational management of assigned contract manufacturing and packaging partners supporting Cosette's Brand Portfolio. Working closely with Quality Operations and Technical Services, you will lead Virtual Plant Team activities that drive supplier performance, contract adherence, supply continuity, and operational excellence across the external manufacturing network.
How You'll Spend Your Day
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned CMO and CPO partners.
• Lead Virtual Plant Team governance and performance reviews for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Manage production schedules, supply commitments, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate issue resolution and escalation management across internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Quality and Technical Services to drive supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure contract adherence and execution of supplier commitments.
• Track and mitigate supply continuity risks.
• Support product launches, technology transfers, validation activities, and lifecycle changes.
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and action plan execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the external supply network.
• Develop operational dashboards and supplier performance scorecards.
Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or external manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with CMOs, CPOs, or external supply partners.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and supply continuity requirements.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and supplier interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.
Salary Range
The expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $113,000 - $146,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.
Benefits
Hired applicants will be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.
