Job Description – Contract Manufacturing Manager (Pharma)Position

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Experience

8–12 Years

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Job Summary

The Contract Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for managing third-party manufacturing operations, coordinating with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs/CDMOs), ensuring timely production, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving business growth through effective client and vendor management.

Key ResponsibilitiesContract Manufacturing Operations

• Manage end-to-end third-party manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners to ensure timely production and dispatch.
• Monitor production schedules and resolve operational issues.

Vendor & Client Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new contract manufacturing partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and vendors.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews of manufacturing partners.

Technology Transfer & Product Launches

• Coordinate technology transfer activities with manufacturing sites.
• Support new product development and commercialization activities.
• Ensure smooth execution of product transfers and scale-up activities.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, WHO-GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audits, CAPA implementation, and quality agreements.
• Work closely with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Production teams.

Commercial & Business Coordination

• Negotiate manufacturing costs and commercial agreements.
• Monitor project profitability and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support business development activities related to contract manufacturing.

Required Skills

• Contract Manufacturing
• Third-Party Manufacturing
• CMO/CDMO Operations
• Vendor Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Technology Transfer
• Production Planning
• GMP/cGMP Compliance
• Regulatory Coordination
• Commercial Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management

Educational Qualification

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc / MBA (preferred)

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in managing multiple contract manufacturing partners.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in formulations (Tablet, Capsule, Liquid, Ointment, Injectables) will be preferred.

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person