Senior Manager – External Supply Technical Lead #HMS
Senior Manager – External Supply Technical Lead
UP TO $10,000 | HYBRID | 2-YEAR CONTRACT
Are you an experienced API technical leader who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, influencing external suppliers, and driving high-impact technical projects?
This is an opportunity to step into a senior global technical role supporting a growing portfolio of API external supply projects across the APAC region.
You will work at the intersection of API manufacturing, technical operations, external supply, quality and project leadership , partnering with global stakeholders and Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs).
Why this role stands out
- Up to $10,000/month
- 1.5-month bonus upon completion of every 12 months
- 2-year contract , with potential for conversion depending on business needs and project pipeline
- Hybrid working arrangement | MBC
- Regional exposure across China, India and Australia
- Approximately 10–20% APAC travel
API External Supply & Technical Leadership
- Act as the technical lead for API external supply activities, partnering with global Technology & Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, manufacturing sites and CMOs.
- Lead API source changes and alternate CMO qualification from technical assessment through implementation.
- Evaluate source-change impacts from a chemistry, manufacturing and product-quality perspective and drive technical solutions.
Complex Technical Investigations
- Lead complex CMO investigations involving API chemistry, processing, analytical challenges and product quality .
- Drive cross-functional investigation teams and ensure corrective actions are implemented against agreed timelines.
- Review manufacturing data, analytical results, specifications, operating instructions and technical reports to identify and resolve technical issues.
Technical Transfers & Process Robustness
- Lead technical transfer and process-change activities while assessing manufacturing risks and process robustness.
- Develop and execute risk assessments, FMEA and API/DP assessments .
- Support API specifications, process validation and technical change-management activities.
- Evaluate specification robustness and develop prioritised strategies to improve process performance.
Cost & Supplier Performance
- Lead Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) with third-party API manufacturers.
- Partner with CMOs to improve manufacturing performance, quality and cost.
- Provide technical input on supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement across the external API network.
Global Stakeholder Management
- Build and lead cross-functional project teams, managing project plans, milestones, risks, resources and dependencies.
- Communicate effectively with senior global stakeholders on project progress, technical risks, timelines and supply challenges.
- Engage specialist technical groups and SMEs where additional laboratory or process-development support is required.
📩 Interested candidates, please send your updated CV to jocelynchan@recruitexpress.com.sg OR Telegram @jocelynchan Jocelyn Chan | Consultant | Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience) Company EA Licence number : 99C4599 Personnel EA License: R1331820