Associate Director External Supply
Our client, a growing organisation in the AI-driven medical device sector is seeking an Associate Director of External Supply to partner with senior leadership in managing global, cross-functional operations across R&D, NPI, Manufacturing, and Supply. As Associate Director External Supply you will act as a key operational leader, ensuring effective coordination across internal teams and external partners while driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of outsourced R&D, NPI, manufacturing, and service partners
• Ensure smooth transition from product development to manufacturing
• Drive operational execution, batch release readiness, and supply continuity
• Coordinate global logistics, compliance, and distributor supply
• Track KPIs, manage vendor performance, and support risk mitigation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Technical teams
• Identify cost efficiencies and support operational excellence initiatives

• 7+ years in operations within medical device, pharma, or a regulated industry
• Experience managing external/outsourced partners
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, quality systems, and global supply
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and support senior leadership