Operations Manager

Job Description : OPERATIONS MANAGER SINGAPORE A leading pharmaceutical company is reruiting for an Operations Manager job to be responsible for managing aspects of the company’s relationship with a contract manufacturer. You will also oversee operational activities at every level of the organisation. Their duties include hiring and training employees and managing quality assurance programs. An operations manager also strategises process improvements. In this Operations Manager position, you will be responsible for operational excellence programs that improve the organisation’s competency and culture for continuous improvement to drive safety, product and quality, customer satisfaction level, competitive advantage, and ability to innovate. Conducts Strategic Sourcing exercises to market test portfolios of products in a structured manner Acts as the primary liaison with contract manufacturers relative to the initial evaluation, technical transfer, technical modifications and support, and validation Develop strategies with selected contract manufacturers to improve performance and outcomes Lead cross-functional teams as required, including R&D, supply chain, regulatory, quality, finance, and legal Maintain a database containing key information for all contract manufactures including terms, conditions, SKUs, and pricing Work with contract manufacturers to identify and implement quality improvement initiatives Continue to negotiate price reduction and price containment with the contract manufacturer Ensure that product quality, safety and efficacy are not compromised and remain an obligatory requirement for all product To succeed in this Operations Manager role, you will need to have strong interpersonal communication skills along with a high level of management skills to oversee the operations. You must also be committed to achieving efficient and safe operation in line with the company’s high level of technical standards. Degree in Engineering/Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent At least 15 years of experience in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry (manufacturing) Proven successful complex project management leadership skills Excellent problem-solving, organisational, analytical, and critical thinking skills Excellent project management and coordination skills Excellent problem-solving skills Good communication skills Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations

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