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CMOプロジェクト管理/ CMO Project Management

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A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a CMO Project Management professional. The selected candidate will manage contract manufacturing operations, lead tech transfers, and drive portfolio optimisation projects. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage product portfolio activities including new product launches and divestments involving Japanese CMOs
  • Oversee product changes such as API switches, manufacturing site transfers, and local implementations
  • Identify opportunities to optimise CMO portfolio and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate with CMOs, ensure contract compliance, and monitor production performance
  • Lead or support tech transfer projects, binding offers, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Track CMO KPIs, address performance gaps, and contribute to EM&S strategy development

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in scientific, engineering, or business (MBA is ideal)
  • More than 10 years of experience in CMO management, business development, project management, manufacturing in the pharmaceutical company
  • Experience in tech transfer
  • Prior experience with risk management programs
  • Proven experience leading project teams in a matricial setting
  • Background with CMO management
  • Prior background in Lean management/ continuous improvement
  • Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and pharmaceutical production
  • Fluent level English and Japanese

About the Company:

A multinational pharmaceutical firm that delivers treatment options that could save lives, the company aims to increase access to medical treatment for global patients.

Keywords:

製薬, メディカル, サイエンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: I2ZXBI

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: General Management

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Native

Second Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: I2ZXBI-6F809735

Date posted: 17 July 2025

Consultant: Risane Rizvi