The Contract Manufacturing Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing relationships with external contract manufacturers to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality production of products. This role acts as the primary liaison between internal teams and manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
Identify, qualify, and onboard contract manufacturing partners
Manage day-to-day relationships with contract manufacturers
Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues
Production & Supply Chain
Ensure production schedules align with demand forecasts
Monitor capacity, lead times, and delivery performance
Resolve supply, quality, and logistics issues proactively
Quality & Compliance
Ensure contract manufacturers meet quality standards and regulatory requirements
Coordinate audits, inspections, and corrective actions
Review and approve quality documentation and change controls
Cost & Commercial Management
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs)
Monitor manufacturing costs and drive cost-reduction initiatives
Track KPIs related to cost, quality, and delivery
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Procurement, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
Support product launches, transfers, and scale-up activities
Manage engineering changes and technology transfers
Continuous Improvement
Drive performance improvement initiatives with manufacturing partners
Implement best practices in manufacturing efficiency and quality
Assess and mitigate supply chain and manufacturing risks
QualificationsEducation
Bachelor's degree in B pharma ,M pharma
Master's degree or MBA preferred (optional)
Experience
5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations
3+ years managing contract manufacturers or external suppliers
Experience with supplier negotiations and performance management
Skills
Strong project and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to analyze KPIs and drive data-based decisions
Key Competencies
Supplier relationship management
Strategic sourcing and outsourcing
Risk management
Problem-solving and decision-making
Attention to detail and compliance focus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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