- Identify and qualify manufacturers for Kenya, Philippines, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Nigeria molecule by molecule.
- Conduct structured quality assessments during site visits (GMP certificate review, facility walkthrough, batch record checks, dosage form capability evaluation) and submit written assessments within 48 hours.
- Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations: pricing, dossier costs, COPP, MOQ, and milestone payment structures.
- Conduct 2–4 manufacturer site visits per month across India.
- Resolve manufacturer operational challenges (dossier gaps, QC issues, sample issues).
- Maintain and submit weekly pipeline trackers independently.
Requirements:
- 15–25 years in pharma CMO sourcing or vendor development (Export side mandatory; domestic procurement profiles will not be considered).
- Track record of personally closing manufacturer agreements.
- Working knowledge of WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, CTD/ACTD dossiers, BE studies, and COPP.
- Expertise in calculating finished product pricing via open cost sheet analysis / BOM decomposition.
- Willingness to travel monthly across India.
- Based in or strictly willing to relocate to Bengaluru (Full time, in-office).