**The Position** You will steer and manage as virtual production site manager a portfolio of external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for Animal Health to ensure successful industrialization/launch, supply robustness and cost management for assigned product portfolio. This position is located in Ingelheim; however, the area of responsibility covers CMOs globally (EU, Americas and Asia). **Tasks & responsibilities** + You will lead and coordinate a matrix team across key functional groups and provide direction. You manage divers and conflicting interests within a very complex environment regarding product portfolio and interfaces. + In addition, you will liaise with Business Partners to translate business requirements into an optimal supply strategy and set up with the involvement of all relevant functions. + With your practical experience and insight into how manufacturing sites operate, you will oversee a robust supply of marketed products from the CMO cluster and ensure the flawless launch of newly developed, innovative products in collaboration with R&D. + You will evaluate external partnerships based on performance indicators / monitoring tools and the feedback received to foster a culture of continuous process improvement. **Requirements** + Master's degree or diploma in Pharmaceutics or Chemistry, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management + Several years of professional experience within the supply chain in pharmaceutical industrial operations & manufacturing of finished products, including proven ability to manage complex and crisis situations + Basic knowledge about the global CMO market, market developments, business relationship, B2B and key account management + Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal functions (Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal etc.) as well as external CMOs up to senior management + Good financial/business acumen with high sense of personal accountability and integrity + Strong international/intercultural communication and negotiations skills; willingness to travel + Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, German language skills beneficial **Ready to contact us?** If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application - May 4th, 2025 Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from April 28th - May 8th, 2025 Step 3: On-site interviews May 22nd - May 28th, 2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.