Contract Manufacturing Specialist

Job summary

The Contract Manufacturing Specialist manages outsourced clinical packaging portfolios and negotiates key supply agreements across an international network of CMOs. They are responsible for driving performance, managing budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery of clinical supplies while maintaining strict quality standards.

Job details

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Are you ready to shape the future of global clinical supply chains? As a Contract Manufacturing Specialist within PTDS Production Enablement, you will manage outsourced clinical packaging portfolios and negotiate key supply agreements. Join Roche in delivering transformative medicines to patients worldwide seamlessly, on time, and with optimal quality. The Opportunity: Lead Global CMO Operations: Serve as the primary Site Manager overseeing clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly outsourced across our international network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Drive Performance & Timelines: Proactively manage CMO onboarding, communication, and project timelines to ensure predictable, on-time delivery while maintaining strict cost and quality standards. Master Vendor Management & Procurement: Partner with Procurement to run Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), negotiate supply agreements, and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities. Shape Supply Strategies & Budgeting: Collaborate with leadership to define specialized supply strategies for non-standard products and own the variable cost budgeting process for CMO projects. Oversee End-to-End Financials & Systems: Manage pre- and post-production packaging orders in the ERP system, issue Purchase Orders, review and approve invoices, and ensure full alignment in SAP. Track KPIs & Represent the Function: Define, monitor, and report key CMO performance metrics while representing the clinical packaging function in global cross-functional processes like CD&OP. Foster Capability & Capacity Building: Work closely with CMO partners to ensure long-term production capacity, alignment on operational expectations, and cross-functional synergy with internal Roche teams. Champion Continuous Improvement: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to identify efficiency opportunities, drive digital/process innovations, and solve complex supply chain challenges. Who you are: Experienced Supply Chain Professional: You bring a BA/BS degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field) along with 5+ years of experience in the pharma industry, clinical supply chain, or contract manufacturing. Strong Project Leader & Decision Maker: You have proven expertise in project management (APICS, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma certifications are a plus) and a track record of driving complex initiatives independently with sound judgment. Systems & SAP Proficient: You hold solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and a strong eye for detail. Global Mindset & Cultural Agility: You excel in cross-cultural environments, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and social competence when collaborating with global partners across different time zones. Strategic Negotiator & Stakeholder Manager: You possess strong business acumen to negotiate agreements, build trusting relationships with suppliers, and align internal stakeholder priorities toward organizational goals. Excellent Communicator: You are an articulate, professional communicator across all corporate levels, with fluent Business English skills (German is a plus). Adaptable & Flexible Team Player: You thrive in a fast-paced, global matrix setup and bring the flexibility required to seamlessly collaborate across international time zones (e.g., US, Europe, Asia). Make an impact on global health—apply today! Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Kaiseraugst. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process. Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you’ll do

The Contract Manufacturing Specialist manages outsourced clinical packaging portfolios and negotiates key supply agreements across an international network of CMOs. They are responsible for driving performance, managing budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery of clinical supplies while maintaining strict quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or clinical supply chain industry. Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and strong project management skills are required to succeed in this global matrix environment.

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Supply chain management
• Contract manufacturing
• Vendor management
• Procurement
• Project management
• SAP
• ERP systems
• Strategic negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Clinical supply chain
• Budgeting
• KPI reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Process improvement
• Clinical packaging
• Business Metrics
• Invoice Approval
• Building Trust
• Supply Chain
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Acumen
• Business English
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creativity
• Digital Data
• Emotional Intelligence
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Packaging And Labeling
• German Language
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Project Management
• SAP ERP
• Operations
• Performance Metric
• Pharmaceuticals
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Post-Production
• Purchasing
• Request For Proposal
• SAP Applications
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Timelines
• Vendor Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing Specialist
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Production Workers, All Other

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