Sr. Manager Contract Manufacturing

Post Date

Mar 06, 2023

Location

Richmond,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23235
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

RIC-607920

Pay Rate

$130k - $150k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Manager of Contract Manufacturing Manager to support a global specialty pharmaceutical company in the Richmond, VA area. This individual will be responsible for the oversight of external manufacturing/packaging activities and day-to-day business management of assigned Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) relationships with accountability for ensuring supply of product to patients on-time and for driving continuous improvement in risk, performance, quality and total cost. Questions individuals will need to answer:

- Have you managed commercial production?

- How do you monitor performance of the CMOs?

- Have you negotiated commercial contracts?

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

- 10 years experience within the pharmaceutical industry in the areas of: manufacturing, quality, logistics, or manufacturing management

- 5 years managing 3rd party suppliers

- 2 years of negotiating commercial contracts

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Master's Degree in Life Sciences

- Professional certification in Lean Sigma, Project Management, or related areas

- Currently working or previously worked at companies like: Bristol Myers Squibb, Astrazeneca, GSK, Gilead Sciences, and Pfizer

- Strong negotiation abilities

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.