Padagis LLC
Sourcing Manager
Padagis LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sourcing Manager, responsible for external contract manufacturing organizations (CMO), to join our Life Cycle Management and Sourcing team at Padagis.
Note:
This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace arrangement requiring three days per week on-site at our Minneapolis facility in New Hope, MN
The Sourcing Manager, External CMO, will lead crucial site-to-site technology transfers and API qualifications with CMOs, ensuring production supply continuity and compliance with quality standards. They will also negotiate strategic MSAs and manage critical sourcing for our Minnesota manufacturing site, driving cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement. The person in this role is expected to be a leader that drives performance in a "virtual site" concept (non-Padagis sites) and that has exposure to supplier relationship management, building strong and trustworthy partnerships.
Job duties:
Lead and manage site-to-site technology transfers to ensure seamless production and supply chain continuityPartner with Quality and Regulatory teams to qualify Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for externally manufactured products, ensuring they meet our stringent quality standards and regulatory requirementsNegotiate MSAs with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), focusing on favorable terms that align with our strategic sourcing objectivesAddress critical sourcing needs for our Minnesota manufacturing site, ensuring uninterrupted supply and cost-effectivenessCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and lifecycle management - in particular the External Supply Chain Management teamDevelop and maintain strong relationships with CMOs, fostering partnerships that enhance our operational agility and market responsivenessDrive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sourcing processes and reduce costs without compromising qualitySince its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five "core" competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:
Service delivery - Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations...Active collaboration - Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success...Demonstrate agility - Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change...Think differently - Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists...Excellent execution - Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes...Required qualifications:
Seven or more (7+) years of directly related experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated experience in pharmaceutical sourcing, with a focus on external manufacturing and supplier relationship managementStrong understanding of cGMP, FDA, DEA, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulationsExcellent negotiation skills with a track record of successful MSA negotiationsAbility to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and process optimizationExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining effective working relationshipsProven leadership skills with experience managing the activities/actions of external supply partners
About us:
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people's lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in "extended topical" medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It's a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We've already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
What's Next:
At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Note:
This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace arrangement requiring three days per week on-site at our Minneapolis facility in New Hope, MN
The Sourcing Manager, External CMO, will lead crucial site-to-site technology transfers and API qualifications with CMOs, ensuring production supply continuity and compliance with quality standards. They will also negotiate strategic MSAs and manage critical sourcing for our Minnesota manufacturing site, driving cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement. The person in this role is expected to be a leader that drives performance in a "virtual site" concept (non-Padagis sites) and that has exposure to supplier relationship management, building strong and trustworthy partnerships.
Job duties:
Lead and manage site-to-site technology transfers to ensure seamless production and supply chain continuityPartner with Quality and Regulatory teams to qualify Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for externally manufactured products, ensuring they meet our stringent quality standards and regulatory requirementsNegotiate MSAs with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), focusing on favorable terms that align with our strategic sourcing objectivesAddress critical sourcing needs for our Minnesota manufacturing site, ensuring uninterrupted supply and cost-effectivenessCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and lifecycle management - in particular the External Supply Chain Management teamDevelop and maintain strong relationships with CMOs, fostering partnerships that enhance our operational agility and market responsivenessDrive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sourcing processes and reduce costs without compromising qualitySince its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five "core" competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:
Service delivery - Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations...Active collaboration - Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success...Demonstrate agility - Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change...Think differently - Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists...Excellent execution - Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes...Required qualifications:
Seven or more (7+) years of directly related experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated experience in pharmaceutical sourcing, with a focus on external manufacturing and supplier relationship managementStrong understanding of cGMP, FDA, DEA, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulationsExcellent negotiation skills with a track record of successful MSA negotiationsAbility to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and process optimizationExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining effective working relationshipsProven leadership skills with experience managing the activities/actions of external supply partners
About us:
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people's lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in "extended topical" medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It's a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We've already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
What's Next:
At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)