Director, Contract Manufacturing

B. Braun Medical, Inc.


Company: B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC
Job Posting Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Functional Area: Other Areas
Working Model: Hybrid
Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: Yes
Requisition ID: 10552

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

The Director Contract Manufacturing will oversee end to end External Manufacturing operations, ensuring robust control of product & process design, equipment & tooling, technology transfer, branding, marketing, and complaint management for all CMOmanufactured products. Serves as the primary liaison for CMOrelated issues, driving timely resolution of customer concerns and providing technical expertise to support troubleshooting, process optimization, and adherence to company specifications. Directs oversight of equipment, production, and packaging processes at external sites, escalating risks and leading performanceimprovement initiatives. Partners crossfunctionally to execute technology transfers, process qualifications, and method validations, while coordinating CMO projects to maintain timelines, milestones, and stakeholder alignment. Works closely with Quality to ensure all external manufacturers meet company standards and that products consistently comply with defined quality requirements.

Job Function - General:

• Provide oversight and governance for all processes related to Contract Manufacturing Type IV PFGs, including product design, formulation, labeling, equipment, tech transfer, branding, marketing, and complaint management for products manufactured by Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMSs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for issues or inquiries related ot CMO-manufactured products, ensuring timely and effective resolution of customeer concerns.
• Provides technical expertise and support to the contract manufacturer and assists with troubleshooting, process optimization, and ensuring that manufacturing processes meet the company's technical specifications.
• Oversee equipment, production, and packaging process & operations at external/contract manufacturers; escalate risks and drive performance improvements. Work with suppliers to troubleshoot process issues and provide technical expertise for deviation resolution.
• Collaborate cross-funtionally to support techonology transfer, process qualification, and method validation activities at external manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate and manage projects involving CMSs, ensuring milestones are achieved, timelines are maintained, and communication accross all stakeholders remains clear and aligned.
• Partner with the Quality department to ensure CMOs comply with company quality standards and that all products and materials meet defined quality requirements.

The job function liste dis not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Genera: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonble care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Requires breadth of organizational, professional field and industry kowledge.
• Ability to integrate critical iformation from several diverse areas.
• Chamion advanced strategies and concepts.

Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degreed preferred.
• 10+ years related experience required.
• Plus 5 years' management experience required.

Additional Requirement:

• Occasional buisness travel up to 40% is required.

Salary Range: $186,600 - $201,600

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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