Manager, Manufacturing

Manager, Contract Manufacturing – Fresenius Kabi USA

Join us as a Manager of Contract Manufacturing to oversee key customer accounts, drive financial performance, and lead the execution of contract manufacturing initiatives across U.S. facilities. You will partner with executive leadership, customers, and cross‑functional teams to expand manufacturing capabilities, manage forecasting, budgeting, project planning, and pricing strategies, and ensure on‑time, within‑scope, and profitable delivery of projects.

• Manage key accounts for assigned customers and organize regular business review meetings.
• Hold profit and loss accountability for contract manufacturing operations at a specific site.
• Oversee forecasting and budgeting for both existing and new business initiatives.
• Develop and deliver high‑quality presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic projects to implement new contract manufacturing opportunities within U.S. facilities, enhancing internal manufacturing capabilities and capacity.
• Prepare, analyze, and manage customer quotations, pricing models, and negotiation strategies to secure competitive and profitable agreements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on evaluating and advancing new contract manufacturing ventures.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to address customer requests, drive project outcomes, and ensure operational excellence.
• Develop comprehensive project plans for both new development and ongoing maintenance initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and performance metrics to ensure successful implementation of contract manufacturing projects.
• Serve as a primary liaison between customers and internal production units, coordinating resources and aligning priorities to achieve project milestones.
• Determine pricing strategies and margin structures for contract‑manufactured products.
• Support contract and pricing negotiations with new and existing customers by preparing analysis, coordinating cross‑functional input, and partnering with legal counsel and plant representatives.
• Support the Business Development team, with emphasis on pre‑filled syringe fill/finish opportunities.
• Coordinate customer meetings and site visits, ensuring alignment across functional departments and delivering a customer‑focused experience.
• Support the local Senior Leadership Team in managing ongoing contract manufacturing operations and contributing to strategic planning of production units.
• Represent Fresenius Kabi Contract Manufacturing at industry conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions.
• Complete all required training, including department‑specific and compliance training.
• Participate in reasonable work activities as assigned by management.
• Ensure compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, pharmaceutical, or engineering discipline (advanced degree a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in project management or transfer projects within the pharmaceutical or related industry; technical transfer experience preferred.
• Experience with pre‑filled syringe fill/finish technologies highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of contract manufacturing services and technical transfer capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) and familiarity with planning tools (SAP/IBP), CRM tools (Salesforce), and database concepts.
• Self‑driven, capable of working independently and collaboratively in dynamic conditions.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influence skills.
• Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~10%) and to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends to meet business and customer needs.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company contribution, and wellness programs. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing