**Position:** **TPM Operation Manager** **Reporting to:** **TPM Operations Director** **Division:** **Established Pharmaceutical Division** **- Operation** **Location:** **Karachi** **- Landhi Plant** **Job Summary:** The primary function of this job is to look after overall operations with Third Party Manufacturers Projects and to serve as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders. Establishing relationship with Third Party Manufacturers is key for a successful and sustainable business model. **Major Responsibilities:** + Single point of contact to internal and external stakeholders for any topic regarding Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) operations + Lead CDA (Confidentiality and Disclosure Agreements), RFQ (Request for Quotation) and Quotation process with TPMs for existing and new products/Projects + Identify new TPMs for new projects or in case of a move from existing TPMs and participate Due Diligence process for the TPM selections + Identify and manage investment needs for the projects required for Technology transfer and continuous improvement projects + Negotiate MSAs (Manufacturing and Supply Agreements) and amendments with TPMs and establish the coordination with all internal stakeholders + Ensure TPMs have enough capacity for now and for the future to deliver the products on time and in full + Negotiate pricing requests along with internal stakeholders and management + Manage local spend data regarding to TPMs and provide data for RLBE meetings, take all potential actions to avoid increase in spend data + Drive saving projects to enable competitive and profitable business model + Support all projects for localization, ASQ and other projects (like re-formulation etc.) from TPM perspective projects at Affiliate and TPMs + Organize regular Business Review meetings with TPMs including internal stakeholders + Prepare Business cases for new projects to be presented to the management + Monitor KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for all TPMs within the network **Education/Knowledge & Experience:** + Science Graduate/Master preferably in chemistry, Pharmacy, or chemical Engineering ; An MBA degree would be added preference along with + 6-8 years’ experience in the same capacity preferably in Pharmaceutical Industry + Knowledge of Manufacturing, program/Project Management, materials management& logistics, QA/QC knowledge in TPM and Contract Operations + Knowledge and experience in working in a cGMP environment, good knowledge of product transfer, process validation, test method transfer + Good negotiation, oral and written communication skills are mandatory – requires a proven ability to influence others and goal oriented + Proficient in MS Office; Excellent program management, presentation, and oral and written communication skills + Teamwork Strong analytical thinking, highly developed problem-solving abilities, self-directed ,result oriented, negotiation and decision-making skills are essential + Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in relationship to manufacturing and contracts + The individual should have demonstrated success in financial analysis, negotiations, and project management + Knowledge and understanding of CMC requirements preferred An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com