Director of Manufacturing, Health & Biosciences

Position: Director of Contract Manufacturing, Health & Biosciences
## Director of Contract Manufacturing, Health & Biosciences Apply:
Hybrid Working:
Leiden, Netherlands:
Lyngby, Denmark:
Brugge, Belgium:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R21856
** Job Summary
** Are you passionate about building reliable, high-performing external manufacturing partnerships that protect supply, quality and business value?

IFF is a global leader in Flavors, Fragrances, and Health & Biosciences, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance everyday products and experiences around the world.  As Director, Contract Manufacturing, you will provide strategic leadership for IFF's contract manufacturing network across Health & Biosciences. You will drive operational performance, supply resilience, risk management, and long-term value creation by developing and executing a best-in-class external manufacturing strategy.

Working across a complex global network of partners and stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring a reliable, scalable, and competitive supply base that supports business growth.  This position can be based in one of our European hubs, preferably Leiden, Netherlands;
Bruges, Belgium; or Lyngby, Denmark.  You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking operations organization committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence. Together, we challenge the status quo, build sustainable solutions, and create lasting impact across our business.  
** Where You'll Make a Difference
*** Lead contract manufacturing strategy, performance, and risk management, driving operational excellence across the external manufacturing network.
* Develop and continuously improve the contract manufacturer lifecycle framework to support long-term business growth, resilience, and supply continuity.
* Partner cross-functionally to evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities, assess supplier capabilities, and support long-range network and capacity planning.
* Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies for new and existing manufacturing partnerships, supporting key commercial and contractual decisions.
* Ensure external manufacturing partners deliver the capacity, capability, quality, and service levels required to meet evolving business needs.
* Establish and maintain robust governance processes covering intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and asset management.
* Lead, develop, and strengthen the Contract Manufacturing organization, advancing capabilities and best practices across the Probiotics, Cultures, and Enzymes business units.
* Drive strategic initiatives that enhance supply performance, supplier reliability, operational efficiency, and profitability through improved processes, systems, and data management.  
** How You'll Stand Out
*** Extensive leadership experience across manufacturing, supply chain, external manufacturing, and operational excellence environments.
* Proven ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies and business outcomes.
* Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers, with exposure to contract management, governance, auditing, and risk mitigation best practices.
* Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across functions, regions, and organizational levels.
* Strategic mindset combined with a strong bias for execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and support effective decision-making.
* Experience leading high-performing teams and building organizational capabilities in a global environment.  
** Why Join Us?
*** Shape the future of contract manufacturing strategy within IFF's Health & Biosciences business.
* Build resilient supplier partnerships that support business continuity, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
* Collaborate with a diverse global network across Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Commercial, and Operations teams.
* Lead initiatives that drive operational excellence, digital enablement, and data-driven decision-making.
* Develop future talent and strengthen a critical organizational capability with broad business impact.
* Make a visible contribution to the growth, profitability, and long-term success of a global industry leader.

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