Senior Manager, External Manufacturing

Date posted: Oct 19, 2026 City: Boston Country/Region: US Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited Job Requisition ID: 13062 Senior Manager, External Manufacturing About Servier: With commercial stage products and a promising pipeline, we are Servier, a unique global organization headquartered in France. Operating in more than 150 countries and governed by a non-profit foundation, we have multiple medicines approved in oncology, cardiology, and other therapeutic areas. Servier’s 2030 Ambition aims to establish the Group as a recognized, innovative, and patient-centered leader in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiometabolism & Venous Diseases (CMVD). Over half of our research and development efforts are focused on targeted therapies to address unmet patient needs. Role Summary The Senior Manager, External Manufacturing position supports various manufacturing activities such as drug substance manufacturing, API procurement and manufacturing, finished dose, packaging, quality control testing, quality assurance and supply chain. The role initiates, develops, and manages supplier relationships in support of the External Manufacturing (ExM) organization in order to achieve Servier’s business objectives. This requires knowledge of each defined area both internally and externally. The position will be used as a source of reference for tactical and strategic partnering. The role also requires detailed knowledge of commercial pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing, keeping up to date with changes and developments within the global market. Strong leadership and communication skills are required as the role involves leadership of cross-functional, cross-continental teams comprised of both internal Servier and external Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) members. Proficiency with lean practices and standard work and processes is a requirement. The primary focus of the role is to provide oversight to the Virtual Plant Teams (VPTs) focused on ensuring high CMO performance by meeting all supply requirements. This is accomplished by coordinating and addressing the needs of key relationships (internal and external) and management of cross functional matrix teams within Manufacturing Sciences and Analytical Technologies (MSAT), Supply Chain, Quality, and other functions as needed through the utilization of standard work and processes. Specific Responsibilities : CMO Relationship Management Interface with each CMO addressing contract negotiation, contractual obligations and all other routine issues/concerns involving the relationship Coordinate and assist in communications with key support groups addressing commercial and clinical manufacturing needs Assist CMO with problem resolution and Continuous Improvement (CI) programs, assessing corrective measures and the success of their outcome Develop a right first time culture with proactive attention to avoid undesirable events where possible Coordinate routine Operational Review Meetings (ORM)/Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meetings with each CMO at defined frequencies Assist in the identification of CMO key performance indicators, the preparation of performance metrics and all other agenda topics to be presented and discussed at routine BRMs Ensure CMO’s quality, safety and environmental systems are effective and where needed engaged in continuous improvement initiatives Where appropriate partner with CMO to monitor and support supplier concerns Coordinate and address the financial relationship between both parties by initiating purchase orders and ensuring that vendor invoices are accurate and paid on time Lead and support operational excellence initiatives both internally and with CMOs Work with CMOs to create or continuously improve a Business Continuity Plan 2. Supply Chain Interface – Continuity of Supply Interface with Supply Chain on a regular basis keeping abreast of critical market needs and priorities. Communicate with support groups as needed to ad…

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