CMO Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

• Team description:

Guiding Questions

• How does the team contribute to Novonesis's purpose?
• How does the team support and look out for one another in everyday tasks and challenges?
• What are specific functions or projects the team are responsible for?
• What new areas, technologies, initiatives etc., will the team focus on in the future?

The Global CMO Management team within Global Manufacturing is responsible for managing our external manufacturing footprint and virtual plant management of contract manufacturing partners. The Global CMO Management teams is a key contributor to unlocking growth that cannot be supported by our internal manufacturing footprint.

The global team is currently based across US, Europe and China with a total of 13 colleagues, whereof 9 are CMO Managers each bringing their unique expertise. Our workplace fosters collaboration, innovation, and a supportive environment to help the individual grow in a mix of virtual and on-site interactions.

The team and function was established one year ago, and we are in the process of defining and implementing an operating model for CMO management in Novonesis to mature the area and ensure efficiencies and scalability while supporting the business to meet growth targets and reaching new markets.

This position will lead several projects for new CMOs and new manufacturing services in India to support the business growth, as well as governing the operations and relationship with existing CMOs.

• What is the "way of working"?
• On-Site, hybrid or remote?

Work schedule?

Preferably onsite, hybrid possible.

Normal work hours, but with some off-hour meetings expected due to time zones in a global team.

• Are there any travel requirements?

Max. 25 days/year

Could our purpose be yours?
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