ESO Manager Job Details | STADA Arzneimittel AG

ESO MANAGERBarcelona | Spain | Full-time | PermanentABOUT USAt STADA we pursue the purpose of "Taking care of people's health as a trusted partner." All our decisions and actions are driven by our purpose, vision and values. With our wide range of products: Generics, Consumer Healthcare and Specialties, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.Around 13,000 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA, in order to achieve our ambitious goals and shape a successful future for our company. We continually expand our goals in line with our ambition, and we achieve them with passion, commitment and a growth mindset.Do you want to be part of a successful international pharmaceutical company and grow with us?JOB PURPOSEManage performance of assigned contract manufacturers with the focus on Specialty and Biosimilar segmentEnsure on time and in full delivery from the contract manufacturers, at favorable sourcing conditionsEstablish and ensure the necessary business and legal framework between CMOs and STADARepresent ESO in cross functional meetings to align STADA positionRESPONSIBILITIESResponsibility for the management of assigned external manufacturing organizations, including on-going contractual oversight.Support the initiation and negotiation of supply agreements with the contract manufacturers.Establish strategic relationship with the third‑party suppliers and act as primary contact for all business collaborations.Implement and lead regular MBRs (Management Business Reviews) with senior stakeholders of assigned suppliers to review the performance and identify strategies for improvements.Drive continuous improvement of the overall business relationship.Collaborate on forecasting, production planning and supply chain business process activities to ensure continuity of supply and avoidance of back‑orders.Act as primary contact for communications and resolution of supply chain and technical issues that may impact timely supply of product and/or contractual obligations.Proactively identify supply risks and create strategies to avoid or minimize their impact.Lead the necessary activities to manage and execute risk mitigation plans.Ensure Cross functional coordination with the internal stakeholders.Proactively review the sourcing conditions, challenge the CoGs (Cost of Goods) and identify optimization measures.Evaluate, initiate and track product transfers (Site to Site; in‑sourcing).QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in life sciences, or related sciences (with focus on manufacturing technology), economics or technical engineer.3+ years of experience in operations within the pharmaceutical, bio‑pharmaceutical or related, GMP regulated industry.5+ years handling external suppliers from a business point of view, with proven experience in business analysis and understanding of manufacturing cost structure: RPM, OH, etc.Proven capabilities in managing external manufacturers is a plus.LANGUAGEFluency in English, written and spoken is mandatory.Spanish, German or any other European language would be a plus.The STADA Group promotes a diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic background, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We leverage the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, broaden our expertise, and enhance our capacity for innovation. Our approach focuses on equal opportunities, respectful collaboration, and fostering an inclusive work environment.STADA offers a competitive environment for personal and professional development within a growing company full of opportunities. Our future‑oriented project requires dynamic and proactive professionals who can add value in a constantly changing environment.Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with our latest news#J-18808-Ljbffr