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受託開発製造マネージャー/ Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager

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A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager. The selected candidate will oversee external manufacturing operations and ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee contract manufacturing operations in compliance with cGMP and business practices
  • Lead cross-functional teams and resolve operational issues at contract sites
  • Evaluate, select, and manage contract manufacturers and coordinate product transfers
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and production cost targets
  • Monitor site performance using key metrics and lead review meetings
  • Promote continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or above (degree in business administration, engineering, or science-related is ideal)
  • 2-12 years of experience in contract manufacturing management (based on level of education)
  • More than 5 years of experience in protein, API, DS, DP, or packaging manufacturing setting
  • More than 5 years of experience related to cGMP principles, FDA, and other regulatory guidelines, and validation principles
  • More than 2 years of experience in project management, leading multifunctional or multi-location team
  • More than 1 year of experience with external parties or leading cross-functional teams for clinical or commercial products
  • Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global pharmaceutical group, this organisation is an internationally recognised name in biotechnology. Responsible for a range of medicines aimed at treating human illnesses, this company supplies medical professionals and patients across the world.

Keywords:

インダストリアル, メーカー, 製造業, 機械, エンジニア, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: AN2BI7

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: General Management

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: AN2BI7-D6C02D83

Date posted: 9 July 2025

Consultant: Mackenzie Moseley