At Ferring Pharmaceuticals we help people around the world build families and live better lives We are entrepreneurial and innovative with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women s health gastroenterology and urology Ferring You is all about working together and sharing ideas so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world Our Technical Operations division develops manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality accuracy and safety at all times That means a culture of empowerment where speaking up is valued and growth and development are constant Ferring You As an Operational Stream Lead OSL you will support building a world-class External Manufacturing Network EMN organization aligned with internal operations to deliver quality service cost efficiency and innovation through strategic CMO partnerships In this role you will be responsible for the operational management of assigned Contract Manufacturing Organizations CMOs ensuring agility resilience and global patient access You will lead cross-functional governance to drive supplier performance enable issue resolution and foster continuous improvement in support of company and patient needs This is a senior level position reporting to a global organization with international colleagues and managerial oversight out of the Headquarters Your day at Ferring Operational Leadership Lead and deliver operational performance across the External Manufacturing Network EMN As OSL lead the Operational Relationship- and the Supplier Relationship Teams coordinating and empowering cross-functional experts to ensure effective supplier oversight and governance Jointly with the Supplier Relationship Team SRT set priorities strategy and align resources across the external supplier base Lead CMO S OP and capacity planning owning the External Operations capacity demand ratio and collaborate closely with value stream teams short- to mid-term and strategy teams mid- to long-term Own the development and maintenance of the external supplier Long Range Plan in collaboration with value stream R D and strategy teams Cross-Functional Collaboration Governance Drive cross-functional collaboration and establish processes with Manufacturing OPEX Regulatory Affairs Legal Controlling Quality MTS Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure execution of operational plans deliverables and KPIs Ensure the effective flow of critical operational information across functions and geographies proactively identifying and mitigating risks Accountable for identifying opportunities and resolving challenges within the SRT escalate critical issues to the EMN LT PSQDC as needed Supplier Performance Management Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned CMOs Track and report key operational KPIs lead governance meetings and performance reviews Monitor production schedules supply risks deviations and CAPAs ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier relationships and enhance resilience Behind our innovation There s you Bachelor s degree in Engineering Supply Chain Life Sciences or related field advanced degree preferred 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical biotech operations supply chain or external manufacturing management Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex supplier relationships Solid problem-solving communication and negotiation skills Strong knowledge of GMP compliance and pharmaceutical production processes Experience with performance management tools dashboards and digital reporting People come first at Ferring Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone s right to build a family no matter who you are where you live or who you love Our inclusive support package - Building Families at Ferring provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey ensuring a global standard irrespective of location and role Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents Extended support on family building journey Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together Our diverse backgrounds experiences expertise and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems and our success is tied to each team member s contributions Imagine the power of your career when it s Ferring You Behind our purpose There s you If our mission and your vision are aligned please apply We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status Location Ferring India M S