Global CMO Clinical Packaging Site Manager (m/f/d) — Coopers Group AG

Full description

position serves as the central operational link between internal supply chain functions, procurement, and external manufacturing partners. The core focus encompasses end-to-end CMO project execution—from initial onboarding, RFPs, and SOW contracting to budget ownership, SAP order processing, and active S&OP representation. The goal is to ensure reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective clinical supply delivery to meet global trial timelines.

Start Date: Sep/Oct 2026 End Date: 11-month contract (with the option of extension) Workload: 100% - Flexibility required to align with US time zones (typically 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM CET / local Swiss time to accommodate overlap with US stakeholders) Location: Kaiseraugst Workmodel: Contracting

Your responsibilies

• CMO Site Management: Organize and oversee clinical drug labeling, packaging, and device assembly production outsourced to a global network of CMOs
• Project & Delivery Oversight:

Proactively manage CMO project onboarding, communications, timelines, and delivery performance for outsourced clinical packaging orders to meet supply chain needs while adhering to cost and quality standards

• Procurement & Contracting:

Partner with Procurement and key stakeholders to drive Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), negotiate supply agreements, and select vendors

• Strategy & Budgeting:

Support leadership in defining supply strategies for non-standard supply chains. Own the budgeting process and submission for CMO project variable costs

• Process Ownership & Governance:

Establish team scope and division of responsibilities with upstream functions (e.g., device CMO team). Define, track, and report CMO team KPIs

• S&OP Representation:

Actively drive network supply outcomes and represent the CMO function in the CD&OP process

• Managing operational orders, and master data in SAP
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

Lead SRM activities and partner with CMOs to ensure long-term capability and capacity for predictable delivery

• Financial & Order Execution:

Create and maintain Purchase Orders in the purchasing system, review/approve CMO invoices, and execute pre- and post-production order management in the ERP system

• Continuous Improvement:

Identify and champion process improvement opportunities, applying technical expertise to resolve complex supply chain issues. Serve as an SME/primary contact for key strategic initiatives

Your Profil

• Degree: BA/BS degree, preferably in a technical, business, or supply chain discipline. Master’s degree is a plus
• Work Experience: 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, supply chain management, or manufacturing
• Domain Knowledge: Strong preference for experience in clinical drug manufacturing, clinical supply chain, or contract manufacturing management
• GMP Experience: Required
• IT / Tool Skills: Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems
• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English (required); basic German skills are beneficial
• Shift Flexibility: Flexibility to adapt to global working hours (e.g., starting as early as 7:00 AM for SSF teams or working until 6:00 PM for Switzerland-based teams)
• Solid understanding of pharma supply chains, contract manufacturing, and clinical operations
• Proven project planning, project management, and resource management skills
• Strong leadership experience in taking projects from initiation through final delivery
• High cultural awareness and social competence for global stakeholder management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system-oriented skills with high attention to detail
• High integrity and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction
• Excellent cross-functional communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

• Professional certifications: APICS, SCOR, or equivalent relevant experience
• Process/Management training: PMP, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies