Head of External Sterile Operations

About the role

The Head of External Sterile Operations is responsible for the strategy, governance and performance of Viatris' external manufacturing network within the Sterile Vertical across Europe. This senior position leads a team of External Operations Managers and manages senior‑level supplier relationships to ensure supply, quality, service, cost and contractual compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of External Operations Managers responsible for assigned CDMO relationships.
• Own the strategy, governance and overall performance of external manufacturing partners within the assigned scope.
• Manage senior‑level supplier relationships across supply, quality, service, cost and contract adherence.
• Conduct executive governance meetings, business reviews and performance discussions with external partners.
• Lead major commercial, contractual and capacity negotiations with CDMOs.
• Partner with Global Supply Planning and business leadership on supply strategy, capacity alignment and network priorities.
• Own major escalations and recovery direction for significant supply, operational or performance issues.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Services, Procurement and other functions.

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Required skills