Director External Manufacturing, Corporate Product Quality

Are you an experienced leader looking for your next opportunity in Quality Assurance and have an interest in working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations? If you are ready to lead and develop a team responsible for driving, supporting and improving the way we work with CMO´s, then this could be the job for you. 

Your new role – why is this a great opportunity

As Director of QA External Manufacturing you will be an important contributor in designing and shaping the way we work with our portfolio of external manufacturers (CMO’s) The role is new, and you will have a significant impact on the way we work in the team as well as across the organization, to ensure that our products are manufactured on time and in the right quality.

Your team is responsible for all aspects related to management and oversight of external manufacturers, Including:

• Quality agreements and audits of the CMO´s

• Release of batches, review and approval of changes and deviations, 

• Vendor evaluations and performance reporting 

• Quality oversight of the external manufacturing 

This role therefore includes an exciting combination of handling the daily operations as well as setting direction and defining priorities to support the business unit and corporate strategy.

Your future team

The position is based in Valby HQ where you will report to the Senior Director of Quality Assurance Operations. You will be part of a leadership team of 4 skilled leaders and have 4 direct reports which together form a coherent and inspiring community. The Valby office is the primary workplace, but there are also opportunities to work from home. Some international travel is required, approximately 10-20 days per year.

Lundbeck offers a great workplace that is based on a flat hierarchy, forming a flexible collaborative working environment based on respect and equality. We create the ideal conditions for you and your job so that we can create better conditions for patients. Together, we are creating a brighter future for people living with brain diseases. That is our promise to each other and to the world.

What you bring to the team

You are professional, self-driven and experienced leader with the following skills and competencies:

• Relevant education, such as Master´s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent with +5 years of relevant working experience in leading teams and working with CMO´s

• Industry experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain and regulatory requirements 

• Previous experience with setting direction for a team and the ability to engage the organization, set the agenda and deliver on the deliverables in a timely manner 

• An effective communicator at all levels of the organization 

• Experience in CMO handling including implementation of new CMO´s

• Possess a positive can-do mindset, instils trust and is comfortable working in a busy environment with shifting priorities

• The ability to proactively handle multiple tasks simultaneously together with a positive attitude towards work assignments, colleagues and stakeholders

Our promise to you  
At Lundbeck, we are one of the few pharmaceutical companies in the world focusing exclusively on brain diseases so every person can be their best.
Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace with a culture characterized as collaborative – a must to successfully bring our treatments through research and development all the way to commercialization and the people who need them. 

At Lundbeck, we offer a mix of exciting tasks, passionate colleagues and numerous development opportunities that arise continuously as our company develops. We aim to balance interesting and rewarding work with initiatives and programs focused on our employees’ well-being.

We value your commitment to improving brain health for all, and we will therefore remain committed to your progress and development throughout your career at Lundbeck.

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you.

Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you! 

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation and reasons for applying. No separate cover letter is needed, and we ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.
If you have questions or want to hear more before applying, please feel free to contact Mathilde Lester Skals, Senior Director, + 45 30 83 29 63 or mals@lundbeck.com.

We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we all bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion. 

You can also learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com or by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@h_lundbeck) or Twitter (@Lundbeck).

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