Site Manager - China Supplier & Cdmo Operations

Roche

Shanghai, China
10+ years in gmp regulated pharmaceutical operations
5+ years managing complex cross-functional projects
3+ years leading direct reports or matrix teams
This role involves leading a diverse supplier portfolio spanning small molecules, peptides, and biologics while ensuring full alignment with Roche's quality and compliance standards

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a diverse supplier portfolio spanning small molecules, peptides, and biologics while ensuring full alignment with Roche's quality and compliance standards.
  • The successful candidate will own the end-to-end relationship with China CDMOs across the entire product lifecycle, from supplier selection through commercial supply and decommissioning.
  • Roche offers an agile, purpose-driven culture where employees have the autonomy to co-create solutions and directly impact patient access to innovative medicines.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a diverse supplier portfolio spanning small molecules, peptides, and biologics while ensuring full alignment with Roche's quality and compliance standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in GMP regulated pharmaceutical operations
  • 5+ years managing complex cross-functional projects
  • 3+ years leading direct reports or matrix teams
  • Native fluency in Mandarin Chinese required
  • Experience with contract manufacturers and drug substance development
  • Knowledge of China GMP standards and regulatory environment

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic agility in balancing long-term partnerships
  • Strong business acumen for cost-of-goods calculations
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience negotiating commercial terms and contracts
  • Ability to influence at all organizational levels

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences
  • Valid work permit and authorization to work in Shanghai
  • Familiarity with Shanghai's pharmaceutical regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated experience with Drug Product (DP) development

Work Rights

Valid work permit and authorization to work in China/Shanghai required

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