CMO Partnership Manager

CMO Partnership Manager (Contract Manufacturing Project and Relationship Management)

Elemental Enzymes is looking for a self-motivated Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Partnership Manager to play an integral part in our manufacturing department. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, “start-up” environment, demonstrates flexibility, takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and excels at time management. They must also be comfortable taking on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to meet goals and deliverables.

As the CMO Relations Manager they will act as the liaison between Elemental Enzymes and their assigned CMO’s. The successful candidate will join a team that is passionate about creating sustainable, biochemical-based solutions to agricultural challenges.

Job Description:

CMO Relationship Management & Communication

• Serve as the single point of contact (SPoC) for assigned strategic CMOs, owning day-to-day communication and relationship management. 
• Plan and facilitate meetings between CMO personnel and EE staff, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow-up on action items.
• Triage inbound CMO questions, directing technical inquiries to the appropriate EE subject-matter experts. 
• Drive onboarding of new CMOs, including NDAs, vendor setup in NetSuite, and facilitation of CMO readiness and selection process flow.
• Coordinate logistics for site visits, audits, and related travel. 
• Support CMO. 

Production Scheduling & Coordination

• Lead securing and maintaining production slots at assigned CMOs according to demand forecast. 
• Lead CMO project management including coordinating with internal stakeholders to drive adherence to project timelines, gathering of deliverables, and alignment to business strategy.
• Communicate EE demand forecasts, schedule changes, and priority shifts to the CMO in a timely manner. 
• Serve as the information conduit between the CMO and internal teams on timelines, run status, and documentation. 
• Coordinate inbound shipment of raw materials to the CMO and outbound shipment of finished goods to EE or customers. 
• Coordinate raw material requirements and sourcing at CMOs with the facility and internal stakeholders. 

Data & Documentation

• Enter and maintain accurate CMO records in the ERP (NetSuite), internal manufacturing tracker (MRP), and document management system (Box).
• Obtain batch records, COAs, and shipping documentation from the CMO on schedule and file them in Box. 
• Maintain organized records of CMO correspondence, meeting minutes, and scheduling commitments. 

Contracts, POs & Invoicing

• Administer CMO agreements, work orders, and purchase orders; monitor renewal and expiration dates and flag upcoming actions.
• Route CMO invoices for approval and reconcile them against purchase orders and completed production runs.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain a master production run calendar and deliver regular status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, and trend CMO performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, documentation completeness).
• Log delays, discrepancies, and complaints; escalate to the appropriate EE owner and track through resolution. 
• Maintain list and records of CMO capabilities, standings, documentation, etc.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
• Must be able to work independently and with others to accomplish goals and priorities. 
• Familiarity working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, specifically NetSuite is preferred. 
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Lists. 
• Familiarity with document management systems preferred. 
• Flexibility in job function and teamwork skills. 
• High level of energy and regular, consistent attendance. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to make informed decisions with little or no direct supervision. 

Physical Demands:

• Extending: Extend self in a direction to complete a task. 
• Stationary Position: Remaining in one position for sustained periods of time. 
• Moving: Moving to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. 
• Fine Motor Skills: Using fingers for tasks such as typing, picking, or pinching, rather than full hand movements. 
• Transporting: Moving objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Manual Handling: Gripping, grasping, or applying pressure to objects using fingers and palms. 
• Operating: Using tools and equipment including a work computer and other office devices such as printers, calculators, etc.
• Repetitive motion: Engaging in recurring movements of the wrists, hands, or fingers, such as typing or assemblingcomponents. 
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements:

• Sensory Touch: Assessing the size, shape, texture, or temperature of objects by touch, particularly with fingertips. 
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word, including providing detailed or critical instructions clearly, quickly, and Perceiving sound details at normal speaking levels.
• Alternative methods of communication can be utilized as necessary.

• Environmental Exposure: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and operates primarily in an indoor setting.

Job Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

Travel: Up to 10%

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular/Salary/Exempt

Salary: Competitive base range

Benefits: 401K with match, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA options, Dependent Care Account, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Long-Term Incentive Plan

About Elemental Enzymes

Elemental Enzymes was founded upon the simple belief that we must do everything we can to improve agricultural performance in a way that not only enables plants to flourish but enriches and renews the planet with eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural solutions. From products that enable effective enzyme, peptide and biochemistry-driven inputs to foliar treatments that hold the promise to renew entire industries, our focus to make a positive difference in the world through people – like you and me. Success is a byproduct of responsible production. That’s why Elemental Enzymes works to bring cross-disciplinary scientists and processes together to create novel solutions to practical problems with a shared goal of helping both the plant and the planet.

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