ph3Overview /h3pAs Head of External Sterile Operations, you own strategy, governance, and performance for the external manufacturing network within the Sterile Vertical. You lead a team of External Operations Managers, manage senior supplier relationships, and drive cross‑functional alignment to ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost targets. You steer major negotiations, capacity decisions, and escalation management, shaping external operations standards across the network. This role offers a chance to impact global sterile manufacturing and partner with cross‑functional leaders to sustain performance and risk management at scale. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliLead a team of External Operations Managers responsible for CDMO relationships /liliOwn strategy, governance, and performance of external manufacturing partners within scope /liliOversee senior‑level supplier relationship management across supply, quality, service, cost, and contract adherence /liliLead executive governance meetings and performance reviews with external partners /liliNegotiate major commercial, contractual, and capacity arrangements with CDMOs /liliCollaborate with Global Supply Planning and leadership on supply strategy and network priorities /liliManage major escalations and recovery directions for significant supply or performance issues /liliDrive cross‑functional alignment across Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Services, Procurement, and others /liliSet priorities for External Operations and drive accountability across stakeholders /liliSupport development of external operations standards, governance,



and practices /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulli15+ years of sterile operations experience /liliExtensive experience managing complex third‑party manufacturing or CDMO relationships in regulated industries /liliProven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment /liliStrong background in external manufacturing, supplier relationship management, or network operations /liliExperience leading commercial, capacity, or contract negotiations with external partners /liliExperience engaging with third‑party suppliers in supply chain, manufacturing, technical operations, procurement, or quality roles /liliProven track record managing major escalations and supply disruptions across internal and external stakeholders /liliExperience setting strategy and governance for supplier performance, including scorecards and risk management /liliPrior people leadership experience across a complex operation /liliExperience with sterile manufacturing or sterile supply chain preferred /liliExperience supporting product transfers, launches, lifecycle changes, or network changes with external manufacturers would be valuable /liliExposure to financial, commercial, or business planning related to supplier management /liliNon‑traditional backgrounds considered if able to demonstrate cross‑functional execution and managing complex third‑party relationships /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliCompetitive salaries /liliBenefits /liliInclusive environment /liliCareer progression opportunities /liliWork‑life balance initiatives /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of External Sterile Operations (Anywhere in Europe) (Italia)
🏢 Experteer Italy
📍 Italia