Collegium Pharmaceutical

Manager, External Manufacturing

Collegium Pharmaceutical$115K — $148K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Life Sciences; MS preferred with less experience.
  • Strong understanding of small molecule drug manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in GxP environments and external manufacturing partnerships.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized in work and thought processes.
  • Adept at navigating changing and ambiguous environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

  • Promote a quality-first mindset while driving innovation in the team.
  • Manage and oversee technical lifecycle activities for Collegium products.
  • Ensure compliant execution of manufacturing strategies for externally produced drug substances and products.
  • This role involves reviewing process performance and key performance indicators at contract manufacturers.
  • Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams at CMOs.
  • Coordinate investigations and address issues with Quality and Technical Operations teams.
  • Cultivate relationships through regular visits to external partners' sites.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring on-site presence three days a week.
  • Opportunity to impact technical and operational activities in the manufacturing sector.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Engagement with external manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams.
  • Promotion of a high-performance culture aligned with company core values.
Full Job Description


Hybrid: Required to be onsite in Stoughton, MA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager will play a key role in the management of External Manufacturing operations across the Collegium Product portfolio to execute the manufacturing strategy and/or support Technical Operations initiatives. This role contributes to the day-to-day operational activities of the department and ensures that performed tasks comply with Technical Operations policies, best industry standards and applicable regulations. They will manage the technical and operational activities including data management External manufacturing processes, analysis and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Operates with a Quality first mindset while driving innovative and collaboration within the working team.
  • Accountable for technical lifecycle management of Collegium products including but not limited to technology transfers, scale-up, process validation, and continued process verification.
  • Accountable for the compliant execution of the tactical manufacturing strategy of commercial product(s) for Collegium's externally manufactured drug substances and drug products.
  • Identify, coordinate, and perform the reviews for process performance and Key Performance Indicators at CMOs.
  • Work closely with cross-functional and group team members to implement strategically aligned continuous improvements at CMOs.
  • In close collaboration with Quality and Technical Operations functions coordinate investigations and troubleshooting efforts at CMOs.
  • Frequently visit, maintain presence, and foster relationships at the Collegium external partners' sites.
  • Performs other administrative duties as required.
  • Uphold and consistently demonstrate Collegium's Core Values
  • Role accountable for delivery of team goals
  • Communicates clearly with explanations and clarifying questions.
  • Develops skills within a narrow technical domain, some independence.

REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

At Collegium, how we achieve results is just as important as what we achieve. Our Leadership Behaviors define how we work, collaborate, and succeed as we continue to evolve as an organization.

We group these behaviors into three pillars:
  • HEAD
    • Think Entrepreneurially
    • Take Decisive Action
    • Drive Results
  • HEART
    • Communicate Effectively
    • Enable High Performance
    • Collaborate with Purpose
  • GUTS
    • Take Smart Risks
    • Be Tenacious About Change
    • Compete to Win

Successful candidates will demonstrate these behaviors through their ability to challenge the status quo, build strong relationships, drive results, embrace change, and contribute to a high-performance culture.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Life Sciences (preferably Chemistry) and 3-5 years or MS with 1-3 years of industry experience.
  • Considerable understanding of concepts and principles related to small molecule drug substance and/or solid dose drug product manufacturing, is required.
  • Experience in GxP environment and working with external manufacturing partners.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders across a cross-functional environment.
  • Well organized - a natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate and conduct your work.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity and rapid growth and adapt to change.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) required


Pay Range

$115,000-$148,500 USD

About Collegium Pharmaceutical

Collegium Pharmaceutical is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes products for patients suffering from pain and other central nervous system disorders. The company's flagship product, Xtampza ER, is an extended-release oral formulation of oxycodone that is designed to deter abuse. Collegium Pharmaceutical was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts. The company's mission is to be the leader in responsible pain management. Collegium Pharmaceutical has a portfolio of products that includes Xtampza ER, Nucynta ER, and Onsolis.
Learn more about Collegium Pharmaceutical
Size
152 employees
Market Cap
$790.8 million
Industry
Net Income
$26.7 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+176.6%
Revenue
$310 million
NASDAQ

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