Director, External Manufacturing

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Serve as the primary business owner for CMO and CPO operational relationships .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBridgewater • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $189,000 - $237,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing external manufacturing relationships and driving operational performance within the pharmaceutical industry. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and implementing strategies for supply chain optimization and risk mitigation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ExperienceSupply Chain ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipOperational TransformationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Operational Performance ManagementSupply Continuity Risk MitigationCapacity and Supply Strategy DevelopmentManufacturing Reliability ImprovementDigital Tools Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsRelationship ManagementTeam DevelopmentBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Performance DashboardsDigital Tools

Industry Keywords

CMO ManagementPharmaceutical OperationsQuality AssuranceRegulatory AffairsSupply Chain Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary business owner for CMO and CPO operational relationships
Lead supplier governance, business reviews, and performance management processes
Ensure manufacturing partners meet service, quality, delivery, and cost expectations
Collaborate with Quality, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Sourcing, and Supply Chain Planning teams
Drive issue resolution, escalation management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop long-term capacity and supply strategies across the manufacturing network
Identify and mitigate supply continuity risks and operational challenges
Support product launches, tech transfers, lifecycle changes, and network optimization initiatives
Standardize external manufacturing operating procedures and governance frameworks
Implement digital tools and performance dashboards to improve visibility and decision making
Partner with suppliers to improve operational performance, forecasting, inventory management, and manufacturing reliability
Develop and coach team members while building organizational capability and bench strength

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Science, or related field
10+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or external operations experience
Significant experience managing CMOs and external manufacturing partners
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical operations and supply continuity requirements
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex stakeholder environments
Demonstrated success driving operational transformation and organizational change
Strong business acumen and executive presence
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Proven capability to lead without direct authority
Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Discretionary bonus eligibility for active employees on the payment date
Hybrid work schedule