Third Party Manufacturing Manager

**JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at Abbott **

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Your Family, Be Your True Self, And Live a Full Life. You’ll Also Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• An opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, spanning multiple product categories and emerging markets.
• A collaborative, cross-functional setting that fosters teamwork and innovation.
• Part of a team with highly skilled and experienced regulatory affairs professionals.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

**Position Accountability/Scope : **

• Accountable for managing third-party operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining efficient production and supply chain processes.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and timely supply of products.

**Main Responsibilities **

• Ensure TPM projects comply with regulations and timelines.
• Align warehousing and EDA requirements.
• Facilitate communication and actions required from TPM to help Abbott achieve their Supply, Quality, and financial goals.
• Secure regular market supply by delivering finished products on time.
• Forecast required raw/packaging materials for production at TPMs and coordinate between TPM and stakeholders to ensure raw/packaging material availability.
• Monitor the supply of raw/packing materials to TPMs and ensure adherence to standards.
• Control TPM inventory of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products.
• Control the movement of finished products from TPM to Abbott warehouses.
• Ensure all technical requirements are handled according to Abbott standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, eg. QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance Departments for facilitation of Abbott products launches and supply.
• Apply relevant expertise and knowledge to manage an efficient S&OP process. Proactively communicate supply constraints to stakeholders and align on key actions.
• Review performance of TPMs through effective established Supply KPIs to ensure adherence
• Align distributor activities and manage documentation for bulk and finished goods.
• Coordinate quality assurance efforts between local TPM, distributors, and affiliate.
• Work with the global team to set up product parameters in various systems.
• Handle TPM activities, including managing technical transfer projects and Support in evaluate new CMOs for technical capabilities.

**Qualifications Education **

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in pharmacy or technical related field.
• MSc or MBA degree is a plus.

**Experience/Background **

• Minimum +10 years of relevant experience.
• General understanding of pharmaceutical industry principles and practices.
• Analytical mindset, good time management, and planning skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment with strong management skills.
• Proficiency in English communication.

**The base pay for this position is **

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Egypt : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable