Associate Director, Technical Operations, Manufacturing

Associate Director, Technical Operations, Manufacturing

Date of Posting:
Mar 31, 2026

Business Area:
Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Type: Direct Employee

Territory:

Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full Time

Seniority:
Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases. Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for rare diseases, focusing on providing treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, better diagnoses, and improved treatment access in endocrinology, metabolic, hematology and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reports To:

Head Industrial Operations, NA
Direct Reports:
Global Contract Manufacturing Manager
Areas Managed:
Manufacturing , CMO relationship management

The Associate Director of Technical Operations, Manufacturing provides direction of Recordati Rare Diseases product portfolio to include operations management and oversight for external biopharmaceutical and small molecule contract manufacturers of API and drug products worldwide. He/she is responsible for supporting the commercial product disposition activities as well as deviations, CAPAs, and change controls that are associated with products manufactured at external contract manufacturers to ensure the contract manufacturer meets health authority expectations regarding the manufacture of RRD products.

This position manages relationships with contract manufacturing partners and ensures that outsourced manufacturing operations meet established standards and specifications for quality and timeliness. He/she devises strategies which ensure that products adhere to Recordati quality standards and all regulatory requirements. He/she directs and monitors environment for continuous improvement opportunities in manufacturing operations. Finally, this position will establish and lead a team-based collaborative environment that promotes commitment to continuous improvement and the achievement of business goals.

• Direct activity and lead technical initiatives with external suppliers and collaborative partners by managing cross-functional projects. Leverage extensive experience to influence the commercial and technical operations networks.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in support of external supply operations, worldwide applying advanced theory, technical principles, and expert judgment.
• Provide technical expertise/support for the development and design of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, and facilities using new or existing technologies.
• Direct the transfer of new or existing products and processes from innovator sites to RRD external suppliers.
• Responsible for leading complex troubleshooting processing, equipment, and product problems through critical analytical thinking and a "hands-on" approach.
• Identify, develop, and implement new manufacturing system…