Job Description

Job ID:

40341 |

Location:

Bonthapally, Andhra Pradesh, India


This role is responsible for shaping and executing the pharmaceutical manufacturing strategy in alignment with the broader healthcare segment objectives. The position drives strategic decision-making related to internal versus external manufacturing ("make or buy"), with a focus on optimizing cost efficiency, speed to market, and regulatory compliance for a pharma-compliant product portfolio. In addition, the role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of third-party manufacturing activities, including tolling and contract manufacturing. This includes identifying, selecting, and managing Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMOs), developing robust partnerships, and ensuring seamless product transfers and implementations. The role works in close collaboration with global and regional procurement teams, ensuring adherence to internal standards and external regulatory requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

In-house manufacturing strategy for pharmaceuticals in APAC, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, cost competitiveness and timeline. Manage EHS, Quality, compliance, production process and cost control for the 3rd party manufacturer in scope in close alignment with the responsible units and departments. Implement and lead standardized process for qualification of CRDMOs as per Clariant policies & SOPs. Manage individual product implementations and lead the overall process for toller selection and qualification, technology transfer & IP protection, trial production and customer products approval. develop and monitor KPIs for 3rd party manufacturing activities and review CRDMOs performance on weekly/ monthly basis. Supervise manufacturing processes and ensure in-spec product quality. Coordinate root causes investigating for non-conformance, define and track improve actions. * Implement cost-saving measures and improve operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical and cosmetic GMP industry standards and regulations where applicable